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.

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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
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The ticket offices outside the bus station are also deserted and desolate. Photo: QA
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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
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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
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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
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Train SE8 arrived at Vinh Station this morning, but the train cars were deserted and the seats were empty. Photo: QA
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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

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