Piloting the restoration of 5 inter-provincial passenger transport routes to and from Nghe An

After receiving the response letter on the restoration of inter-provincial passenger transport activities to and from Nghe An from 5 provinces and cities, including: Son La, Lang Son, Bac Giang, Quang Binh, Da Nang City, Nghe An Department of Transport sent a document to the Department of Transport of the above localities on the agreement to pilot the restoration of the routes.passenger transport.

These are localities that have recently returned to a new normal state, applying social distancing according to Directive 15 and Directive 19 of the Prime Minister.

Although allowed to pilot operations again, passenger transport activities from Nghe An to and from these localities must also strictly comply with regulations on epidemic prevention and control.Covid-19. In particular, allowing the resumption of inter-provincial passenger transport by car on fixed routes, contracted vehicles, tourist vehicles, taxis, and buses with the condition that each unit is only allowed to operate no more than 50% of the number of vehicles; each trip is only allowed to transport no more than 50% of the designed number of seats and no more than 20 people including the driver and assistants.

Currently, only the inter-provincial bus route connecting Nghe An with 5 provinces has been restored on a pilot basis, many other routes are still temporarily suspended. Photo: Tien Dong

Transport units in these localities are also required to develop plans, register the number and list of operating vehicles and send them to the Department of Transport at both ends of the route before putting the vehicles into operation, giving priority to drivers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

In addition, during transportation, drivers and attendants must limit stopping and parking, limit contact with others, drive the vehicle according to the correct transportation route, record the transportation itinerary, list of contacts... Must strictly and fully implement epidemic prevention and control measures throughout the transportation process.

Passenger transport vehicles passing through areas subject to Directive 15 and Directive 16 are absolutely not allowed to stop, park, pick up or drop off passengers, or rest or eat. In case of necessity to stop to refuel, they must not come into contact with people in the area and must ensure epidemic prevention and control measures. The pilot application period starts from October 13, 2021.