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Accordingly, from July 1, the city has not imposed a blanket ban on petrol- or diesel-powered motorcycles, mopeds and cars throughout Ring Road No. 1. Restrictions apply only to specific areas, time periods and categories of vehicles, with the measures to be expanded according to the roadmap in 2027 and 2028. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Accordingly, from July 1, the city has not imposed a blanket ban on petrol- or diesel-powered motorcycles, mopeds and cars throughout Ring Road No. 1. Restrictions apply only to specific areas, time periods and categories of vehicles, with the measures to be expanded according to the roadmap in 2027 and 2028. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Area 1 covers the entire Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian zone, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem night market, bounded by Trang Tien, Hang Khay, Le Thai To, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, Hang Buom, Ma May, Hang Bac, Hang Mam, Nguyen Huu Huan, Ly Thai To and Ngo Quyen streets. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Area 1 covers the entire Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian zone, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem night market, bounded by Trang Tien, Hang Khay, Le Thai To, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, Hang Buom, Ma May, Hang Bac, Hang Mam, Nguyen Huu Huan, Ly Thai To and Ngo Quyen streets.
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During the initial phase, the measures are primarily aimed at regulating traffic and encouraging a transition to cleaner transport. Area 1 bans all vehicles from 7pm to midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, while passenger vehicles with more than 16 seats, trucks and certain other vehicle categories must comply with designated operating hours. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
During the initial phase, the measures are primarily aimed at regulating traffic and encouraging a transition to cleaner transport. Area 1 bans all vehicles from 7pm to midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, while passenger vehicles with more than 16 seats, trucks and certain other vehicle categories must comply with designated operating hours. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Vehicles operated by the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security are exempt from the restrictions. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Vehicles operated by the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security are exempt from the restrictions. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
For motorcycles, the city encourages residents to reduce the use of older vehicles and gradually switch to vehicles meeting higher emission standards or using clean energy. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
For motorcycles, the city encourages residents to reduce the use of older vehicles and gradually switch to vehicles meeting higher emission standards or using clean energy. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Area 2 comprises the Old Quarter and areas surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake, bounded by Trang Thi, Tho Nhuom, Hang Bong, Phung Hung, Phan Dinh Phung, Hang Dau, Tran Nhat Duat, Tran Quang Khai, Trang Tien and Hang Khay streets. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Area 2 comprises the Old Quarter and areas surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake, bounded by Trang Thi, Tho Nhuom, Hang Bong, Phung Hung, Phan Dinh Phung, Hang Dau, Tran Nhat Duat, Tran Quang Khai, Trang Tien and Hang Khay streets. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
This is the area where restrictions on fossil-fuel-powered vehicles have begun to be introduced. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
This is the area where restrictions on fossil-fuel-powered vehicles have begun to be introduced.
(Photo: VietnamPlus)
Passenger vehicles with more than 16 seats, except buses and school shuttle buses, are prohibited from operating from 6am to 9am and from 4pm to 7:30pm daily. These vehicles are also prohibited from stopping or parking on roads surrounding the area during the same periods, helping ease traffic pressure. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Passenger vehicles with more than 16 seats, except buses and school shuttle buses, are prohibited from operating from 6am to 9am and from 4pm to 7:30pm daily. These vehicles are also prohibited from stopping or parking on roads surrounding the area during the same periods, helping ease traffic pressure. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
To minimise the impact on passenger transport, the city has established four transit points on Ba Trieu, Tran Nhat Duat, Tran Quang Khai and Tran Khanh Du streets, allowing passenger vehicles with more than 16 seats to pick up and drop off passengers during restricted hours. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
To minimise the impact on passenger transport, the city has established four transit points on Ba Trieu, Tran Nhat Duat, Tran Quang Khai and Tran Khanh Du streets, allowing passenger vehicles with more than 16 seats to pick up and drop off passengers during restricted hours. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Alongside vehicle restrictions, Hanoi is stepping up measures to encourage residents to use public transport. From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, passengers can travel free of charge on subsidised bus routes within Ring Road No. 1, excluding commercial and tourist buses. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Alongside vehicle restrictions, Hanoi is stepping up measures to encourage residents to use public transport. From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, passengers can travel free of charge on subsidised bus routes within Ring Road No. 1, excluding commercial and tourist buses. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
In addition to buses, Hanoi is expanding its public bicycle-sharing system, with 44 stations and 456 bicycles located at convenient sites across Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam wards. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
In addition to buses, Hanoi is expanding its public bicycle-sharing system, with 44 stations and 456 bicycles located at convenient sites across Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam wards. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
To meet residents’ parking needs, the Department of Construction is coordinating with ward-level People’s Committees to arrange 220 parking lots and parking points in the pilot area covering Hoan Kiem, Cua Nam and Ba Dinh wards. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
To meet residents’ parking needs, the Department of Construction is coordinating with ward-level People’s Committees to arrange 220 parking lots and parking points in the pilot area covering Hoan Kiem, Cua Nam and Ba Dinh wards. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Residents can park their private vehicles outside the restricted area and continue their journeys by bus or other green modes of transport. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Residents can park their private vehicles outside the restricted area and continue their journeys by bus or other green modes of transport. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
In addition, the Department of Construction is surveying sites and plans to establish 10 additional Park-and-Ride facilities at gateways to Ring Road No. 1, including the area opposite 92 Yen Phu, the pavement along Tran Khat Chan street, Cau Giay and Tran Khanh Du transit points, Tran Quang Khai Street, Yen Phu Water Plant, Thu Le Park, Buoi Street, the Doi Le Duan - Cau Giay school area and Tran Khat Chan street. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
In addition, the Department of Construction is surveying sites and plans to establish 10 additional Park-and-Ride facilities at gateways to Ring Road No. 1, including the area opposite 92 Yen Phu, the pavement along Tran Khat Chan street, Cau Giay and Tran Khanh Du transit points, Tran Quang Khai Street, Yen Phu Water Plant, Thu Le Park, Buoi Street, the Doi Le Duan - Cau Giay school area and Tran Khat Chan street. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The pilot low-emission zone is expected to lay the groundwork for a transition towards greener and more sustainable transport. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The pilot low-emission zone is expected to lay the groundwork for a transition towards greener and more sustainable transport. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Following the pilot period, Hanoi will assess its effectiveness and review shortcomings in order to refine the scheme before considering an expansion of its scope in subsequent phases. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Following the pilot period, Hanoi will assess its effectiveness and review shortcomings in order to refine the scheme before considering an expansion of its scope in subsequent phases. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
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An insight into Hanoi’s low-emission zone pilot area

Hanoi has officially begun piloting a low-emission zone in the city centre, starting from July 1, following the approved roadmap.

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