Nearly 80% of Hanoi bus trips cut for Covid-19 fear

Hanoi has decided to reduce nearly 80% of its bus services from today, March 27, in the context of widespread Covid-19 epidemic.

Hanoi has decided to reduce nearly 80% of its bus services from today, March 27, in the context of widespread Covid-19 epidemic.

Thai Ho Phuong, deputy director of Hanoi Urban Transport Management and Operation Centre, said that following the cut, the city’s bus operation frequency will be cut to 45, 60 and 90 minutes per route compared to a usual service of five, 10 and 20 minutes as usual.

Nearly 80% of Hanoi bus trips cut for Covid-19 fear

Buses will only operate between 6 am to 8 pm, instead of 5 am to 10 pm.

According to Phuong, around 12,430 bus trips in the city will be cut per day.

All buses are required to have hand wash for passengers. The product is also offered free at some bus transit spots on streets such as Kim Ma and Hoang Quoc Viet.

On March 22, Hanoi authorities announced to slash the municipal bus trip rate by 16% for Covid-19 prevention.