200 taxis in Hanoi allowed for operations in urgent cases

Hanoi Department of Transport has approved the use of 200 taxis to serve local residents in urgent situations during social distancing.

Hanoi Department of Transport has approved the use of 200 taxis to serve local residents in urgent situations during social distancing.

The cars from Mai Linh Group have been licensed as prioritised vehicles to be operated in the capital city.

 

A taxi of Mai Linh Group

The taxis are installed with shields to separate their driver and passengers to help reduce the risks of Covid-19 transmission.

Passengers are asked to strictly follow Covid-19 prevention regulations and encouraged to pay by transfer through VNPAY-QR channel or Mai Linh’s cards.

People can download Mai Linh Taxi app or call the group’s hotline available at 1055 for the service.

The taxis will be distributed in both Hanoi’s inner-city and suburban areas to carry people to hospitals in emergency cases.