The decision of the Hanoi People's Committee to exempt all bus and urban railway tickets from August 30 to September 2 has created a big boost for the public transport system. The two metro lines Cat Linh - Ha Dong, Nhon - Cau Giay and 128 subsidized bus routes are all simultaneously opened without toll collection. This not only helps people easily move to relics, squares, and event areas, but also contributes to reducing congestion - an inherently difficult problem every time Hanoi holds a big holiday.
It can be said that public transport is " released" at the right time, becoming a blood vessel that leads people to the center. In crowded urban conditions, this is a smart choice, because a free ticket not only saves costs but also encourages people to abandon motorbikes and personal cars to join the common flow.
If public transport is the "entrance", then parking is the "bottleneck" that can easily cause frustration. In fact, at previous rehearsals, many people reported the lack of parking lots and bus companies arbitrarily increasing prices, making the joy of attending the celebration an uncomfortable experience. Therefore, the decision of the Hanoi Department of Construction requiring all parking lots for the A80 Festival to be free is a timely move, demonstrating openness and listening to public opinion.
Not only stopping at administrative orders, the city also proactively reviewed and used agency headquarters, schoolyards, and gymnasiums as temporary parking lots. This is a testament to the flexible approach, putting community interests above local interests. When people come to the square and the parade street, they no longer have to worry about "ripping off" parking fees - a seemingly small detail that has a big impact on overall satisfaction.
More importantly, these free policies are not simply technical assistance but have profound social significance. National Day September 2 is a river festival, where all classes of people have equal rights to participate. People living outside the province, veterans, the elderly... are all arranged free buses, some places are sheltered from the rain and sun, and some places have priority. Those details clarify the spirit of "leaving no one behind except for national holidays".
In the context of Hanoi being a place where millions of people gather for holidays, the thoughtful organization also contributes to raising the image of the capital - the political and cultural center of the country. Professorship in traffic operations, security, and public services is an affirmation of modern urban management capacity.
When seemingly simple services such as taking the bus and parking become a bridge to bring people closer to the country's major holidays, that is the way to make "river Youth Festival" truly a national festival, so that national pride is not separated by a bus ticket or a bus delivery ticket.
