The move followed the proposal by Hoan Kiem District’s authorities on piloting business activities on Hai Ba Trung, Ly Thuong Kiet, Tran Hung Dao, Le Phung Hieu and Phung Hung streets for business activities from 6 am to 2 am of the next day.
A parking lot on a street in Hoan Kiem District
According to Hoan Kiem District’s authorities, local streets are being encroached upon by unlicensed business activities. So the pilot of licensing business activities in some streets is aimed to deal with the problem as well as help attract more tourists.
However, in a document sent to the municipal People’s Committee, the Hanoi Department of Transport disagreed with the idea, saying that it was inappropriate based on current regulations, particularly the use of pavements for anything other than traffic purposes.
The streets listed have high traffic density, especially at rush hours. So, business services here are likely to worsen the traffic situation, the department stressed.