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Asia's most beautiful island to use 'water taxi' to address traffic congestion amid tourism boom

Asia's most beautiful island to use 'water taxi' to address traffic congestion amid tourism boom

The government of Indonesia's Bali island, which was named Asia's most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is planning to introduce a water taxi system as a strategic solution for frequent traffic congestion.
Traffic gridlock takes more than just time from millions

Traffic gridlock takes more than just time from millions

3 changes to solve the traffic congestion problem in Vietnam

3 changes to solve the traffic congestion problem in Vietnam

Latest bounty hunters in town shoot with cameras, report traffic law violators

Latest bounty hunters in town shoot with cameras, report traffic law violators

Vu Tien pulls out her phone at a red light, ready to capture evidence of traffic violations to submit to authorities and get a cut on the penalties.
January 31, 2025 | 03:47 pm PT
Traffic congestion is caused by Vietnamese drivers being 'unnecessarily slow'

Traffic congestion is caused by Vietnamese drivers being 'unnecessarily slow'

Congestion could be avoided at intersections if drivers simply increase their speed within legal limits.
January 31, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Hanoi and HCMC buckle under traffic congestion after stricter fines imposed

Hanoi and HCMC buckle under traffic congestion after stricter fines imposed

Hanoi resident Thanh Ngoc has spent an additional two hours every day on the road since the introduction of new traffic violation penalties.
January 19, 2025 | 04:07 pm PT
Steep hike in fines for traffic violations causes trepidation

Steep hike in fines for traffic violations causes trepidation

After more than 20 years as a truck and taxi driver, Dao Manh Quoc, 46, of Hanoi admits to feeling "very nervous and cautious" about driving now.
January 9, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Constant struggles with traffic jams and flooding make me doubt the value of Saigon life

Constant struggles with traffic jams and flooding make me doubt the value of Saigon life

As Ho Chi Minh City entered the rainy season, I've been facing a daily ordeal of heavy rain, traffic jams, and flooding.
May 24, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
Hanoi, HCMC gateways jammed as people return home for Tet

Hanoi, HCMC gateways jammed as people return home for Tet

Traffic was chaotic in Hanoi and Saigon Friday, the final working day of lunar year 2022, as millions began the exodus home for Tet, Vietnam’s biggest festival.
January 19, 2023 | 08:55 pm PT
Vietnam loses billions to traffic, needs solutions: World Bank

Vietnam loses billions to traffic, needs solutions: World Bank

Ineffective and unsustainable transport policies have led to traffic congestion that causes Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City billions of dollars in losses every year, a World Bank representative said.
December 20, 2022 | 06:52 pm PT
HCMC transport department seeks additional $2.9 bln to fix traffic congestion

HCMC transport department seeks additional $2.9 bln to fix traffic congestion

The HCMC Department of Transport proposed adding VND71.7 trillion ($2.9 billion) to its public investment plan in the 2021-2025 period to build more roads and ease traffic congestion.
October 29, 2022 | 01:16 am PT
Toll collection congests Tan Son Nhat airport

Toll collection congests Tan Son Nhat airport

Two arrival pick-up lanes at Tan Son Nhat International Airport are often packed with cars waiting in line to pay toll fees.
September 20, 2022 | 04:03 am PT
Road project to ease traffic congestion around Tan Son Nhat airport

Road project to ease traffic congestion around Tan Son Nhat airport

A road project linking with the third terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC is expected to begin work in the second quarter of next year.
December 11, 2021 | 05:00 pm PT
HCMC approves $210.7-mln project to ease congestion around its airport

HCMC approves $210.7-mln project to ease congestion around its airport

HCMC has approved construction of a road linking with the third terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport costing over VND4.848 billion ($210.7 million).
December 9, 2021 | 02:00 am PT
HCMC to trial public bicycle sharing in downtown district

HCMC to trial public bicycle sharing in downtown district

HCMC authorities have approved a public bicycle sharing scheme in District 1 from August in an effort to limit private vehicles and reduce traffic.
April 12, 2021 | 10:26 pm PT
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