Hanoi’s transport department proposes resumption of bus and taxi services

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed the resumption of public bus and taxi services in line with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

A public bus in Hanoi (Photo: Hoa Bui)
A public bus in Hanoi (Photo: Hoa Bui)

Under the proposal, public buses and taxi using under-9 seaters are to be allowed to operate at 50% of normal capacity.

Operators are required to formulate their own COVID-19 prevention plans and measures to be taken when positive cases are detected as well as the arrangement of medical staff to deal with infections at the workplace.

Drivers and service workers must be vaccinated with at least one dose and tested for coronavirus once a week.

The proposal has been sent to the Hanoi People’s Committee for consideration.