Hanoi plans motorbike ban after 2025
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Hanoi plans to ban motorbikes in core districts after 2025, five years earlier than an earlier plan, in order to reduce traffic congestion and emissions.
The ban will apply to all districts within the third ring road and on three major roads: Truong Sa, Hoang Sa and National Highway 5, according to a plan being prepared by the city administration.
After 2030 the ban will expand to all districts within the fourth ring road.
The plan is set to be voted upon on Tuesday.
The capital has around 5.6 million motorbikes and 600,000 automobiles.
Poor public transportation development has driven the use of personal vehicles in Vietnam as a whole and in its major cities, in particular.
Currently, in Hanoi, the public bus system plies 140 routes, meeting an estimated 31 percent of total demand.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific areas will be affected by the initial motorbike ban?
Which specific areas will be affected by the initial motorbike ban?
The ban will first apply to all districts located within the third ring road. Also, it will cover three main roads: Truong Sa, Hoang Sa, and National Highway 5.
Q.When is the expanded motorbike ban expected to take effect?
When is the expanded motorbike ban expected to take effect?
The ban is scheduled to expand after 2030. At that point, it will encompass all districts situated within the fourth ring road, according to the city administration's plan.
Q.What is the primary reason behind Hanoi's decision to ban motorbikes?
What is the primary reason behind Hanoi's decision to ban motorbikes?
Hanoi is implementing the ban primarily to alleviate severe traffic congestion and to reduce harmful emissions. This measure aims to improve urban environmental quality and traffic flow.
Q.What is the current state of public transportation in Hanoi?
What is the current state of public transportation in Hanoi?
Hanoi's public bus system currently operates 140 routes. This system is estimated to meet only 31 percent of the city's total public transportation demand, indicating significant room for improvement.
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