The Hanoi People's Committee has just approved the proposal of the Department of Transport on the plan of cars on 16 seats to operate only in the time frame in the old town, Ho Guom, except for buses and students to shuttle students.
The pilot time is limited from 1.3, in the morning from 6:30 am to 8:30 am, from 16:30 to 18:30. After 6 months, the agencies will evaluate the effectiveness, report to the city to consider the decision.
The route restricted vehicles over 16 seats including Hang Paper - Dong Xuan - Hang Ngang - Hang Dao - Dinh Tien Hoang; Dinh Tien Hoang; Hang Dau axis - Tran Nhat Duat - Nguyen Huu Huan back into the old town area of Hanoi and Ly Quoc Su streets, churches, Chung houses, Quang Trung (section of Trang Thi to Chung's house), Au Trieu, newspaper Khanh, newspaper , Hang Trong, Hang Hanh lane, Bao Khanh lane.
In order to support the people and tourists to travel conveniently, the city will arrange 4 transit points in the directions of the limited area on Ba Trieu, Tran Nhat Duat, Phung Hung and Dong Xuan market areas. Transfer without using fossil fuels.
According to the Department of Transport, the ban on cars more than 16 seats operating in the above areas will contribute to reducing congestion in the old town, especially at rush hour, contributing to improving the environment, reducing the amount of emissions. , protecting public health and preserving a more fresh living space.
In mid -2024, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem District Pham Tuan Long said that this unit proposed a city to restrict cars into the old town and restrict buses into piercing axes to reduce traffic density in the region. old town.
Hanoi City is also developing a plan to ban fossil fuels operating in the old town and Ho Guom area to build low emissions. It is expected that people in this area will be supported by the city to exchange gasoline and oil to electric cars.
The old quarter of Hanoi City has an area of more than 80 hectares including 10 wards: Hang Dao, Hang Bac, Hang Gai, Hang Bo, Hang Bong, Hang Buom, Hang Ma, Cua Dong, Dong Xuan, Ly Thai To. Sword Lake has an area of about 12 hectares with surrounding streets, Dinh Tien Hoang, Ly Thai To and Hang Khay.
