Hanoi to restrict motorbike shipper timings
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Hanoi will restrict motorbike shippers’ timings to between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, starting Monday, while requiring continued compliance with all pandemic prevention and safety measures.
All shippers, accordingly, will have to furnish a certificate with negative PCR or rapid antigen test results in line with health ministry regulations.
The timing restrictions are needed because the motorbike delivery service is hard to control and carries the risk of further spreading the coronavirus, officials said.
Hanoi has allowed delivery people from supermarkets, e-commerce platforms and postal services but not from ride-hailing companies like Grab, Be and Gojek since July 24.
Hanoi has undergone several social distancing orders since late July. It has recorded over 3,700 infections in the ongoing outbreak that hit the nation late April.
City authorities have said that they would extend strict lockdown orders in most parts of the city after September 6.
Questions & Answers
Q.When do these new timing restrictions for motorbike shippers come into effect?
When do these new timing restrictions for motorbike shippers come into effect?
The new rules, which limit motorbike shippers to operating between 9 a.m. And 8 p.m. Daily, will be implemented starting this Monday. These restrictions are being introduced alongside existing pandemic safety measures.
Q.What health requirements must motorbike shippers meet to continue working?
What health requirements must motorbike shippers meet to continue working?
All motorbike shippers will need to provide a certificate confirming negative PCR or rapid antigen test results. This requirement is in place to ensure compliance with the health ministry's regulations for pandemic prevention and safety.
Q.Why are officials introducing these new restrictions on motorbike delivery services?
Why are officials introducing these new restrictions on motorbike delivery services?
Officials state that the restrictions are necessary because motorbike delivery services are challenging to control and present a risk of further spreading the coronavirus. This measure aims to curb the ongoing outbreak in the city.
Q.Which types of delivery services have been permitted in Hanoi since late July?
Which types of delivery services have been permitted in Hanoi since late July?
Since July 24, Hanoi has allowed delivery people from supermarkets, e-commerce platforms, and postal services to operate. However, ride-hailing companies such as Grab, Be, and Gojek have not been granted permission during this period.
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