HCM City has applied social distancing regulations in line with the government’s Directive 15 since 31 amid its ongoing spread of Covid-19. Since then, even the most bustling roads in the city such as the East-West Highway have become quiet.
The six-lane Hoang Van Thu Street which links Cong Hoa Street and the city centre which previously witnessed traffic jams is now almost silent.
Access routes into the city centre see a modest number of vehicles.
Since June 20, HCM City has suspended traditional and ride-hailing taxi services, public buses and inter-provincial buses, making local streets to be more deserted.
On Tran Hung Dao Street
Peace and quiet outside of Ben Thanh Market, while the city’s metro project often used to witness traffic congestion.
People are not allowed to gather in local parks.
Most stalls at the big markets in the city such as Ben Thanh, Binh Tan, Kim Bien and Thuong Xa Dong Khanh have been suspended, except for those selling necessities.
It is common to see bicycles on HCM City’s streets these days, particularly areas around Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street.
A group of the metro project’s workers are among the few people who regularly appear on the streets these days.
A lottery seller in HCM City
Despite the peak time in the late afternoon, streets in HCM City are quiet
At around 6:30 pm on Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street
Dong Khoi Street at 7 pm
Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street