In order to ensure traffic safety in passenger transport activities, the Hanoi Department of Transport has just issued a document requesting bus stations and automobile transport businesses in Hanoi to strengthen measures to ensure traffic safety and operational safety in passenger transport business activities during adverse weather conditions.
In areas with deep flooding and fast-flowing water, vehicles must temporarily stop operating and wait for the water to recede; absolutely do not allow vehicles to travel through flooded or landslide areas.
Comply with the instructions of the authorities when participating in traffic on roads and areas affected by rain, floods, inundated areas and landslides.
Have a backup plan for vehicles and drivers to transport people when the city requests. It is strictly forbidden to put vehicles that do not meet safety requirements into operation...
The Hanoi Department of Transport requires bus stations to strengthen the inspection of vehicles and drivers, absolutely not allowing vehicles and drivers who do not meet the requirements to depart; regularly and proactively update information and instructions from competent authorities and announce on the station's public address system about the situation of storms, floods and landslides in localities so that passenger transport units know to be proactive in operation and adjust the route's operation plan accordingly.
