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Motorbikes will remain Vietnam's primary means of transport for another 20 years

Motorbikes will remain Vietnam's primary means of transport for another 20 years

Traffic congestion in Vietnam is not caused by motorbikes themselves; it’s the result of rapid urban growth outpacing the development of infrastructure.
Vietnam should take a leaf out of Indonesia's public bus book

Vietnam should take a leaf out of Indonesia's public bus book

Vietnam should rethink its motorbike ban

Vietnam should rethink its motorbike ban

Banning motorbikes no solution to congestion

Banning motorbikes no solution to congestion

Hanoi plans to ban motorbikes from 2025 to reduce congestion and emissions, but some do not see it as a practical fix.
December 9, 2021 | 04:00 am PT
Vietnam's motorbike ban imprudent, bound to fail

Vietnam's motorbike ban imprudent, bound to fail

A ban on motorbikes in Vietnam would be an abandoning of common sense and a low blow against economically weaker sections.
April 22, 2019 | 04:37 pm PT
Motorbike ban cannot absolve Hanoi of infrastructure failure

Motorbike ban cannot absolve Hanoi of infrastructure failure

After the city failed to execute a grand expansion plan initiated a decade ago, a motorbike ban would engender a feeling of injustice.
April 14, 2019 | 08:55 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
Motorbike culture eclipses delayed public transport in Vietnam's capital

Motorbike culture eclipses delayed public transport in Vietnam's capital

Commuters in Hanoi appear to still prize the flexibility of getting around on two wheels above all else.
November 12, 2017 | 08:09 pm PT
The jamming debate: How to unclog streets in Hanoi and Saigon?

The jamming debate: How to unclog streets in Hanoi and Saigon?

The government has spoken and so have experts and residents; but just like the notorious traffic, the debate is going nowhere.
August 21, 2017 | 02:39 am PT
Hanoi’s leader softens motorbike ban after public calls it ‘protection’ for cars

Hanoi’s leader softens motorbike ban after public calls it ‘protection’ for cars

'The city will not ban but rather limit motorbikes in certain core areas of the downtown districts.'
July 24, 2017 | 01:07 am PT
Saigon to restrict but not ban motorbikes by 2030

Saigon to restrict but not ban motorbikes by 2030

The city would only consider a motorbike ban once its public transport is capable of meeting travel demand.
July 14, 2017 | 07:28 pm PT
Da Nang to ban private vehicles from downtown streets

Da Nang to ban private vehicles from downtown streets

The country’s central hub plans to stop licensing new motorbikes altogether from 2028.
July 8, 2017 | 12:07 am PT
Hanoi versus the motorbike: A city fights a lifestyle

Hanoi versus the motorbike: A city fights a lifestyle

The decision to ban motorcycles seems destined to fail before taking effect in 2030. 
July 6, 2017 | 09:01 pm PT
Are motorbikes to blame for gridlock in Hanoi?

Are motorbikes to blame for gridlock in Hanoi?

Car-driving legislators want to ban motorbikes by 2030.
June 25, 2017 | 02:06 am PT
 
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