Conveying his Tet wishes to locals, Hai said caring for the disadvantaged, Agent Orange victims and people in difficult circumstances is a good cultural tradition of Hanoi. Over the past years, the city has focused on implementing solutions for socio-economic development with encouraging results, aimed at raising incomes for its people and promoting poverty alleviation. He urged the city’s Red Cross to better promote its core role in humanitarian activities, while continuing to mobilise support from relevant sides in caring for vulnerable groups to help them enjoy a warm Tet. Ba Vi district was also urged to actively organise visits to the local disadvantaged and give them Tet gifts, while effectively implementing social welfare policies and organising Tet welcoming activities in a joyful, safe and economical manner. * On the same day, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly (NA), General Do Ba Ty paid a pre-Tet visit to the Military Region 5 Command in Da Nang city. Speaking at … [Read more...] about Tet gifts presented to policy beneficiaries in Hanoi, Hai Duong
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Hanoi launches open-top bus tour on this month
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi will launch open-top double-decker bus tour service later this May. This was announced by Hanoi Department of Transport’s representative. Accordingly, the Hanoi Department of Transport has issued a decision to approve the open-top double-decker bus tour route. Hanoi will launch open-top double-decker bus tour service later this May. The route will have 13 stops, including one located near Hoan Kiem Lake to provide tourism information for visitors. Initially, three buses will be used for the route. There will be different kinds of tickets for customers to choose such as tickets for one day for two days. Information about Hanoi’s landscapes and historical sites to serve travellers have been submitted to Hanoi authorities for consideration. Earlier, Hanoi People’s Committee has asked municipal management agencies to trim trees and adjust electric wires for the operation of the tour service. In 2017, Hanoi piloted this bus … [Read more...] about Hanoi launches open-top bus tour on this month
French firm proposes cable cars to tackle Hanoi’s traffic congestion
Hanoi is considering a new proposal to ease the city's traffic congestion with a new cable car line that would run across the Red River. The line as proposed by the POMA Group, a French ropeway transportation firm, would serve as a new mode of public transport connecting Long Bien Bus Station in the central Hoan Kiem District with Gia Lam Bus Station in the neighboring district of Long Bien. With a capacity of 25-30 passengers per car, the line is expected to be capable of carrying 7,000 passengers per hour, according to the investor. The cable car line would be suspended 50-100 meters (164-328 feet) above ground by supporting towers and would run over 5 kilometers (3 miles), including 1.2 kilometers over the Red River, one of the biggest in Vietnam. At a meeting with Hanoi authorities, the investor said that the line would be unaffected by ground traffic and can transport people across the river in just a few minutes, Tien Phong newspaper reported. If approved, the line would be built … [Read more...] about French firm proposes cable cars to tackle Hanoi’s traffic congestion
Double decker buses fail to arouse Hanoi
The capital has given the cold shoulder to Hanoi City Tour Hop on-Hop off’s double-decker buses. VIR’s observations show that the reason behind this languid interest is the too-high ticket price. Hanoi City Tour Hop on-Hop off was launched in Hoan Kiem lake. Photo: hanoi.gov.vn vtc.vn quoted the representative of Hanoi Transport Corporation (Transeco), the developer of Hanoi City Tour Hop on-Hop off, as saying that 300 customers travelled on the double-deckers in the first two days. However, after one week, the number of customers is very small. Many people claimed the tickets were too expensive, especially when compared to fares for other buses. Transeco is selling double-decker tickets for VND300,000 ($13.2) for 4 hours, VND450,000 ($19.8) for 24 hours, and VND650,000 ($28.6) for 48 hours. Many people suggested that the investor should cut prices to better fit people’s wallets and lure in more customers. Trang (Hoan Kiem district) told website kenh14.vn: … [Read more...] about Double decker buses fail to arouse Hanoi
Futa Bus Lines launches its car booking app
At first, the company expected to provide the vehicle booking service in May in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. However, the firm offered the new service one month before the official launch date because of Uber-Grab merger. In addition, the biggest taxi companies in the country, such as Vinasun, Grab, have been developing their car booking system and sharply investing in technology to compete with rivals. At the end of March, Uber Technologies Inc. agreed to sell its Southeast Asian operations to regional-rival Grab. Under the agreement, Grab has taken over all of Uber’s operations in Southeast Asia, including the food delivery service UberEats. By TAM DUC – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Futa Bus Lines car booking app … [Read more...] about Futa Bus Lines launches its car booking app