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Hanoi considers time-based ban on gasoline motorbikes in downtown area from 2026

Hanoi considers time-based ban on gasoline motorbikes in downtown area from 2026

Hanoi is preparing to introduce low-emission zones that will gradually restrict gasoline-powered motorbikes in the city's core from July 1, 2026.
Motorbike sales rise by 6.4% in H1

Motorbike sales rise by 6.4% in H1

How petrol motorbikes drive Hanoi's air pollution

How petrol motorbikes drive Hanoi's air pollution

Is Hanoi ready to say goodbye to its gas-powered motorbikes?

Is Hanoi ready to say goodbye to its gas-powered motorbikes?

Hanoi is moving to ban gas-powered motorbikes from its downtown streets starting July 2026, with most fossil fuel vehicles to follow by 2030.
July 15, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Hanoi set to ban gas-powered motorbikes in city center starting July 2026

Hanoi set to ban gas-powered motorbikes in city center starting July 2026

Vietnam's capital has been ordered to ban gas-powered motorbikes from its downtown core starting July 2026, part of a sweeping plan to cut emissions and improve air quality.
July 13, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Hanoi can ban motorbikes if people sacrifice a little convenience

Hanoi can ban motorbikes if people sacrifice a little convenience

If people accept they have to sacrifice a bit of their convenience, Hanoi can take several steps forward in its motorbike restriction plans.
June 19, 2023 | 03:31 pm PT
Hanoi may ban motorbikes ahead of 2030: city chairman

Hanoi may ban motorbikes ahead of 2030: city chairman

Hanoi might bring forward its proposed ban on motorbikes in its downtown if public transport improves to become good enough.
May 12, 2019 | 02:30 am PT
Experts warn against Hanoi motorbike ban, say public transport not good enough

Experts warn against Hanoi motorbike ban, say public transport not good enough

Experts are lukewarm to the idea of banning motorbikes in downtown Hanoi, and point to the inadequacy of the city’s public transport.
March 16, 2019 | 05:08 pm PT
Traffic jams a daily nightmare on two roads slated for Hanoi motorbike ban

Traffic jams a daily nightmare on two roads slated for Hanoi motorbike ban

Hanoi is considering a motorbike ban on Le Van Luong and Nguyen Trai streets, where it is mayhem especially during rush hour.
March 13, 2019 | 11:19 pm PT
Hanoi to restrict bikes on some routes en route to total ban

Hanoi to restrict bikes on some routes en route to total ban

In a rehearsal for a total ban in downtown Hanoi, a pilot motorbike restriction will be enforced on some streets.
March 12, 2019 | 04:44 am PT
 
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