HCM City aims to place all cars and motorbikes under emissions control by 2030 as part of a broader strategy to curb air pollution and enhance environmental quality.
The municipal People’s Committee has approved an action plan for 2026-2030, with a vision to 2045, focusing on pollution prevention, air quality improvement and public health protection.
Under the plan, all road vehicles will be subject to emissions management in line with national standards and technical regulations. The city will also introduce low-emission zones and policies to support a transition to cleaner transport.
By 2030, all public transport is expected to operate on clean or green energy. Incentives will be introduced to encourage the shift of passenger and freight services, including ride-hailing vehicles, towards environmentally friendly alternatives.
The city aims to reduce annual PM2.5 levels and ensure that 75-80 per cent of days achieve at least moderate air quality. It also targets providing 95 per cent of residents with access to environmental information through digital platforms.
Major industrial emission sources, including cement, thermal power and steel production, will be closely monitored and gradually required to cut emissions.
Authorities will also intensify street cleaning to reduce dust, expand urban green spaces and enforce stricter environmental standards at construction sites, including mandatory coverings and tracking systems for transport vehicles.
The plan promotes greener buildings, with pilot schemes to install integrated air filtration and ventilation systems in high-rise apartments.
The Department of Construction will lead the implementation of low-emission zones and policies to replace older motorbikes with cleaner alternatives, while offering incentives to boost public transport use, particularly among students, and expand public bicycle services.
