Hanoi to go modern, install 1,000 public vending machines
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Recently the city people’s committee approved the installation of around 1,000 vending machines in public locations under its own supervision.
They are expected to provide a wide variety of beverages, snacks and fresh fruits besides customer assistance, especially to seniors, children and disabled people.
The locations include parks, botanical gardens, hospitals, schools, and train and bus stations, which meet the space requirement of 2-3 square meters.
They will be located at 500-1,000 metres away from each other with a maximum of four installed in close proximity if the specific needs of an area so demands.
Thong Nhat Park (Lenin Park) will have the largest number — 10.
The machines will be capable of returning correct change to customers besides also accepting other payment methods such as cards and QR codes.
The people’s committee said the objective is to modernize retail sales in the city.
There are now 161 public vending machines in the capital.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary objective behind installing these new vending machines across Hanoi?
What is the primary objective behind installing these new vending machines across Hanoi?
The people’s committee stated the main goal is to modernise retail sales within the city. These machines aim to provide convenience and a wider range of products in public spaces to achieve this.
Q.What specific assistance will the new vending machines offer to certain groups of people?
What specific assistance will the new vending machines offer to certain groups of people?
The machines are expected to provide customer assistance, specifically catering to the needs of seniors, children, and disabled people. This support is part of their broader service offering.
Q.How will the new vending machines handle payment for purchases?
How will the new vending machines handle payment for purchases?
The machines will be able to return correct change to customers for cash transactions. Also, they will accept other modern payment methods, including cards and QR codes, for user convenience.
Q.What is the current number of public vending machines operating in Hanoi?
What is the current number of public vending machines operating in Hanoi?
The capital city currently has 161 public vending machines in operation. This number is set to increase significantly with the planned installation of around 1,000 new units across various public locations.
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