Hanoi considers removing ban on taxis from 11 streets
The decision was announced following a meeting between the ministry with local police and representatives of the people's committees of districts following a proposal from the local taxi association.
At the meeting, representatives from concerned departments agreed to keep the taxi ban on some streets including Hang Bai, Tran Hung Dao, Hai Ba Trung, Phu Doan, and Lane 897 on Giai Phong Street.
Meanwhile, the ban would be removed from Cat Linh Street. In the meantime, local authorities would also consider removing the ban on some other streets including Le Van Luong, Lang Ha, Giang Vo, Kham Thien, and Chuong Duong Bridge.
Hanoi started banning taxis and vehicles belonging to ride-hailing services on 11 streets during peak hours in 2019 to ease congestion.
Vehicles with fewer than nine seats are not allowed on those streets between 6 am and 9 am and 4 pm and 7 pm. The ban will not apply on weekends and holidays.
Drivers entering the banned streets could be fined between VND800,000 to VND1.20 million and have their licenses revoked for one to three months.
