This is the figure given by Hanoi Bus Station Joint Stock Company on September 4.
According to Mr. Pham Manh Hung, Director of Hanoi Bus Station Joint Stock Company, during the peak period of serving passengers during the National Day holiday, the three bus stations managed by the company, including Giap Bat, Gia Lam and My Dinh, operated 10,291 trips in and out of the stations, serving 115,912 passengers.
Of which, Giap Bat Bus Station operated 4,075 trips, serving 42,690 passengers; Gia Lam Bus Station operated 2,137 trips, serving 13,020 passengers; My Dinh Bus Station operated 4,079 trips, serving 60,202 passengers.
In order to meet the increased travel demand of passengers during the holidays , 3 stations have added 853 passenger cars. Of which, Giap Bat Bus Station added 386 cars; Gia Lam Bus Station added 12 cars; My Dinh Bus Station added 455 cars.
Of which, August 31 was the peak day with a total of 2,370 trips at all 3 bus stations, serving 44,126 passengers (an increase of 473% compared to normal days and an increase of 106% compared to the same period last year).
According to Mr. Pham Manh Hung, the number of vehicles and passengers has increased, but the Company has directed the stations to quickly develop service plans, proactively develop operational plans close to actual developments; and prepare additional vehicles if necessary. At the same time, ensure security, order , and social safety, resolutely fight against social evils, "customer touts", street vendors... causing insecurity and disorder at the bus stations... Thanks to that, it has best served the travel needs of the people and created favorable conditions for transport units operating at the bus stations.
