Sleeper buses are not at fault
In response to the proposal to tighten, even ban sleeper buses to reduce traffic accidents, many readers on forums said that it is necessary to clearly identify the cause of accidents not related to vehicles, but rather come from the driver and lax management in training and supervision.
Mr. Nguyen Van Trung (Nghe An) shared: "The proposal to ban sleeper buses is recreating the thinking of "if you can't manage it, then ban it". Accidents occur mainly because drivers do not comply with the law, drivers are not in good health, and lack of concentration".
Ms. Le Thi Minh (Ha Tinh) commented: Sleeper buses are the result of a service upgrade process, from storm buses to land-based vehicles, meeting the travel needs of the majority of people. Thousands of vehicles have been invested in thoroughly, now that they are banned, businesses will go bankrupt".
Many other opinions also agree with the content: sleeper buses do not cause accidents by themselves, it is humans and lax management that are the source of the risk of traffic insecurity.
Drivers play a decisive role in ensuring road safety
In the context of mixed debate, a representative of Van Minh Company Limited (Nghe An) - the operator of the Van Minh sleeper bus brand - affirmed: "The key factor in ensuring safe operation lies in people", and shared the driver management model that has helped the unit operate stably and safely over the years.
Each Van Minh bus has 2 drivers on duty, ensuring that no one works more than the prescribed number of hours. Drivers are strictly prohibited from driving at a speed exceeding the prescribed speed limit on the routes. Drivers are given the opportunity to take a break at the bus station, have someone cook for them, and are reminded to limit using the phone to rest. After each trip, the technical inspection, pick-up and drop-off of passengers are assigned to the specialized department, helping drivers focus on driving only in the safest way.
The company also focuses on the treatment regime: each driver receives a salary and allowance of about 30 million VND/month, receives a fair reward - fine, and cares and encourages in life. This policy helps create a stable, responsible team of drivers, no longer having the mentality of "far in and out" among bus companies.
Representative Van Minh shared: "When drivers have enough rest, are not pressured by time, are not worried about catching passengers, and are not under-managed and inhumane, they will drive safely. We have done that, and safety has become a factor that makes Van Minh company famous.
Less-bed vehicles - if operated according to standards, by professional drivers and in a strictly managed environment - can completely be a safe, convenient and civilized choice for passengers - a representative of Van Minh bus company affirmed.
