Non-stop toll collection proposed for airports

The Ministry of Transport has requested the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to promptly study the investment and operation of non-stop toll collection using camera recognition technology at airports.
Non-stop toll collection proposed for airports ảnh 1Parking lots at Noi Bai International Airport are often fully occupied. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA)- The Ministry of Transport has requested the Airports Corporation of Vietnam(ACV) to promptly study the investment and operation of non-stop tollcollection using camera recognition technology at airports.

All toll booths on highways nationwide have already switched toautomated non-stop toll collection since August 1.

If the plan is realised, vehicles entering and leaving the airportwill be similarly identified via camera recognition.

The ministry also proposed the Committee for Management of StateCapital at Enterprises direct the ACV in equipping camera systems at theairport frontage; and coordinate with local authorities to strengthen theinspection, supervision and handling of administrative violations to ensureimplementation of regulations on vehicles at airports.

The ACV was urged to direct Tan Son Nhat International Airport inresearching additional signboards, information counters at the pick-up anddrop-off terminals, strengthening the information and communications counter,and helping passengers choose suitable transport.

To overcome delays, flight cancellations and passenger congestionin security screening areas, the Ministry of Transport requested the CivilAviation Authority of Vietnam to assume responsibility in coordinating withagencies to establish an inspection group at airport screening areas.

They will also focus on improving areas such as the coordinationand management of flight slots and allocation of night flights according toairport capacity.

The ACV will research and invest in upgrading equipment, ensuringand increasing screening services and aviation security checks for passengersin a quick and efficient procedure.

The Ministry of Transport has also requested ground serviceenterprises to review their operations following an assessment report thatdemonstrated an unresolved demand for more baggage clearance.

It should improve the current process and solve the problem ofdelayed baggage during busy periods such as the upcoming national holiday andduring the Lunar New Year. /.
VNA

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