This year, the April 30 - May holiday lasts up to 5 days, so the passenger traffic is expected to increase dramatically. A representative of Hanoi Bus Station Joint Stock Company said that to meet the travel needs of the people, the unit has mobilized more than 625 additional vehicles at 3 main stations including: My Dinh, Giap Bat and Gia Lam. At the same time, transportation businesses have also proactively arranged reserve vehicles, ready to respond in case of unusually high passenger numbers.
The number of vehicles is regulated by day, by route, based on the actual number of passengers and traffic situation. In addition, bus stations are always ready to use reserve vehicles in situations where transport units cannot mobilize vehicles in time to relieve passengers. It is expected that the number of passengers passing through the wharf during peak days may increase by 350% compared to normal days.
Bus stations also plan to arrange vehicles ready to relieve passengers in emergency situations, especially when vehicles are not enlarged enough to meet or vehicles on the route are delayed due to traffic congestion.
Speaking to Lao Dong Newspaper reporter, Mr. Do Van Bang - Director of Sao Viet Company (the operator of the Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sa Pa route) said: Sa Pa is still a destination that attracts a large number of tourists in the North during the holiday season. Although the number of passengers is expected to increase sharply, to ensure the best service, the airline has implemented many high-quality support programs with suitable prices, especially for group passengers and passengers who book tickets early.
Similarly, a representative of Van Minh bus company said that since April 11, the unit has opened ticket sales for routes from Hanoi to Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Da Nang. After a short time, all tickets on 41 buses were sold out - mainly for regular customers and tourists. To meet the demand, the bus company plans to increase 5 - 6 trips per day during the holiday.
Some bus companies operating the Hanoi - Son La, Hanoi - Dien Bien routes also informed that tickets to Dien Bien for this occasion have been sold out early. Units are planning to increase trips to serve passengers in need.
According to the representative of My Dinh Bus Station, the peak season is expected to fall on the afternoon of April 29 and 30. Transportation businesses have proactively put vehicles into operation early to promptly release passengers during busy hours.
Along with strengthening and arranging reserve vehicles, the work of ensuring vehicle safety and service quality is also given special attention. Bus companies are committed to maintaining the best service during the long holiday season.
In addition, to ensure the safety of passenger transport, next week, the functional forces will strengthen the technical conditions of the vehicle and the health status and diploma of the driver. The goal is to ensure absolute safety for passengers during the move.
