Nghe An: Stopping passenger transport within the province and many inter-provincial routes in the South and North

Nghe An Department of Transporthas just issued Document No. 2841/SGTVT-VT on organizing passenger transport activities during the time Vinh City implements social distancing according to Directive 16 of the Prime Minister.

Accordingly, from August 17 until further notice, all types of passenger transport by car on fixed inter-provincial and intra-provincial routes, contracted vehicles, tourist vehicles, taxis, buses and the operation of passenger transport vehicles by inland waterways within Vinh City and fromVinh Citygo to other localities (except for priority vehicles allowed to pass through checkpoints in Vinh City).

Intra-provincial bus routes had to line up at the bus station when the decision to temporarily suspend all intra-provincial passenger transport routes and many inter-provincial passenger transport routes took effect from August 17. Photo: Tien Dong

Continue to suspend operationspassenger transportFrom Nghe An to the following provinces and cities: Cao Bang, Lai Chau, Son La, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Hai Phong, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, Hai Duong, Hanoi, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and all southern provinces and cities from Ha Tinh onwards until further notice.

For passenger and cargo vehicles passing through Vinh City, they must travel along National Highway 1A, Vinh City bypass. Absolutely do not stop, park, pick up or drop off passengers. In case of necessity, stop the vehicle to refuel, do not come into contact with people in the area and the driver and passengers must always wear masks and keep a safe distance according to regulations.

Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung - Head of Transport Department, Nghe An Department of Transport

Many inter-provincial buses have had to wait at Bac Vinh Bus Station for a long time. Photo: Tien Dong

The Department of Transport also requires all transport businesses to strictly suspend the operations of the above types of transport, while ensuring the rights of passengers buying monthly tickets, and organizations and individuals who have booked tours according to the provisions of law.

In addition, the Department of Transport also requires bus station operators to post notices at bus stations and notify fixed-route transport businesses for information and implementation. At the same time, it directs strict handling of violating units and vehicles.

Inter-provincial passenger transport routes from Nghe An to other provinces must be temporarily suspended:

1. Cao Bang

2. Lai Chau

3. Son La

4. Quang Ninh

5. Thai Nguyen

6. Hai Phong

7. Bac Giang

8. Bac Ninh

9. Hai Duong

10. Hanoi

11. Nam Dinh

12. Ninh Binh

13. Thanh Hoa

14. All southern provinces and cities from Ha Tinh onwards