The violation was found on February 4 in Haiphong City’s Quang Trung Commune as the coach was running from Nam Dinh Province to Quang Ninh Province’s Mong Cai City. Up to 81 passengers were crammed into the 41-seat vehicle.
Up to 81 passengers were crammed into the 41-seat coach.
The coach belonging to Thuan Thao Company was driven by Vu Van Tiep.
The police were called by the angry passengers.
As a result, the coach operator was fined VND20 million (USD823). The operator was also instructed to arrange other vehicles for the passengers.
It is common to see overcrowding on coaches around the Tet Lunar New Year.
