Nghe An: Train and bus passengers drop sharply due to Covid-19 pandemic

Quang An• DNUM_AFZAIZCACA 10:51

(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, the travel demand of Nghe An people in particular has decreased sharply; train stations and bus stations are currently deserted.

On the morning of August 5, at Bac Vinh Bus Station, while dozens of buses were waiting for passengers outside the parking lot, the waiting room was empty. Photo: QA

The ticket offices outside the bus station are also deserted and desolate. Photo: QA

Mr. Quan, the owner of a bus running the Vinh - Hue route, said: "The number of passengers has never decreased like this. Before, my bus ran 2 trips a day, but now it takes 2-3 days to gather passengers to run 1 trip. At this rate, we will probably have to stop...". In the photo: Buses at Bac Vinh Bus Station are empty of passengers, the bus owner also watches movies to "kill time" on the morning of August 5. Photo: QA

According to statistics from the Bac Vinh Bus Station Management Board, while the number of passengers usually fluctuates over 4,000/day, it has now decreased by about 80%. Only passengers who really need to travel far at this time. The number of vehicles operating at the station has also decreased by 2/3 due to lack of passengers. Photo: QA

At Vinh Station, there were only a few passengers on the morning of August 5. However, according to observations, most passengers strictly followed the regulations on wearing masks and sitting apart. Photo: QA

Train SE8 arrived at Vinh Station this morning, but the train cars were deserted and the seats were empty. Photo: QA

According to statistics from Vinh Station Management Board, if previously there were about 2,000 passengers per day on average, now there are only about 200 - 300 passengers per day. However, all passengers must wear masks and have their temperature measured by station staff according to regulations. Photo: QA