Binh Thuan city's traffic police. The Prime Minister has called for enhanced road traffic safety during the holidays. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Prime Minister has ordered authorities to build a safe and thorough plan to organise traffic during the upcoming holidays. As roads are expected to be crowded during the holidays, there will be a heightened risk of traffic accidents and congestion. To better serve demand and ensure safety, the Prime Minister has ordered ministries and government organisations to put in place a series of measures. Related authorities should have plans to ensure the capability, quality and safety of transportation services, especially road, water and air transport . Transportation services, bus stops, stations, airports and ports must adhere to safety regulations, implement digital ticketing services, improve service quality and ensure transparency of ticket prices, time and type of service. Congestion must also be reduced at bus stations, … [Read more...] about PM calls for enhanced traffic safety during National Day holidays
Bay news 9 traffic accidents
HCMC bridge damaged by vessel
The incident was discovered 10 days ago, but it is still not clear when it happened, Nguyen Xuan Vinh, head of the management center of road traffic infrastructure under the HCMC Department of Transport, said Thursday. He said authorities are searching for the vessel that damaged the girder of the bridge, which is part of National Highway 1. As the bridge is being fixed, all trucks and buses with more than 16 seats are not allowed to cross it and must use another bridge nearby. Put into service in 2003, Binh Phuoc 1 stretches 480 meters long and 11meterswide. It did not apply any load limit before the accident. … [Read more...] about HCMC bridge damaged by vessel
Sapa bans big coaches and trucks on many streets
Coaches with more than 29 seats and 10-tonne minimum capacity trucks will be banned on many streets in Sapa Town in order to help ease traffic jams. These vehicles won’t be allowed to travel on 31 major roads in the town between 6 am and 11 pm from Thursday to Sunday and the whole of Friday and Saturday. Traffic jam in Sapa Local authorities will also arrange one-way traffic for some streets which often see large numbers of tourists. This will be carried out from August 21. The town will also regulate certain streets for electric vehicles and those that allow car parking. The centre area of Sapa Town is often congested during the weekends and holidays. … [Read more...] about Sapa bans big coaches and trucks on many streets