Cua Lo Town: More than 400 electric car drivers trained in communication skills and behavior towards tourists

To qualify for operating licenses for electric vehicles in the area, the People's Committee of Cua Lo Town has decided to organize two training courses and exams to issue certificates for electric vehicle drivers. Today (April 4), the first training course was deployed with 228 drivers, mainly from Nghi Thuy Ward.

According to data compiled by the People's Committee of Cua Lo Town, 426 electric vehicle drivers have registered to attend the training course. Of which, the most is Nghi Thuy Ward with 300 drivers; Thu Thuy 40 drivers; Nghi Huong 35 drivers; Nghi Thu 23 drivers; Nghi Tan 27 drivers and Nghi Hai Ward has only 1 registered driver.

228 electric vehicle drivers in Nghi Thuy ward attended a training class today (April 4). Photo: Dang Cuong

The drivers were provided with basic knowledge and skills in communication and behavior towards tourists by lecturers from the Faculty of Tourism and Social Work, School of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vinh University); and were given basic information in the Code of Conduct for Civilized Tourism issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2017. In addition, the drivers were introduced to historical sites and scenic spots in Cua Lo town, through which they could introduce them to tourists when they came to Cua Lo.

Mr. Vo Chi Cong, Dong Tien block, Nghi Thuy ward said: His family has 2 electric cars, according to current regulations, he is only allowed to buy 1 car. Currently, he is completing procedures to buy a new car, while waiting to receive the car, he has registered to attend this class. Being able to access behavioral skills as well as understanding historical sites and tourist attractions will also help electric car drivers better understand the values ​​of Cua Lo tourism, thereby being able to become a tour guide to introduce the landscapes and products of their hometown to tourists.

It is known that the training courses will be held for 2 days (April 4 and 5, 2023). After the training, electric vehicle drivers will be tested to obtain certificates.

According to statistics, there are currently 426 electric vehicle drivers in Cua Lo Town who have registered to attend training courses and take exams to obtain certificates. Photo: Tien Dong

Previously, to strengthen the management of 4-wheel electric vehicles serving tourists, on December 26, 2022, the People's Committee of Cua Lo Town issued Plan No. 02/PA-UBND on the management and business activities of electric vehicles in the area. Next, this locality also issued a decision to promulgate the Regulations on the management of 4-wheel electric vehicles operating in business and transporting tourists in the area in 2023, and documents guiding the roadmap for implementing the management of activities.tram.

Because in fact, after more than 10 years of piloting the investment in 4-wheel electric vehicles to serve tourists, up to now the number of electric vehicles here has exceeded control with 558 vehicles. Of which, there are 2 vehicles of Muong Thanh Hotel, 1 vehicle of Nhu Y Hotel and 555 vehicles of residents of 420 households, specifically 287 households have 1 vehicle, 131 households have 2 vehicles, 2 households have 3 vehicles. The most are concentrated in Nghi Thuy ward with 397 vehicles of 289 households; Thu Thuy ward has 55 vehicles of 43 households; Nghi Huong ward has 42 vehicles of 35 households; Nghi Tan ward has 32 vehicles of 30 households...

Most recently, at the extended meeting of the Standing Committee of the Cua Lo Town Party Committee on the afternoon of March 29, 2023, the Standing Committee of the Cua Lo Town Party Committee also assigned the People's Committee of Cua Lo Town to direct specialized departments to guide wards to promptly establish an Electric Vehicle Association; organize training for electric vehicle owners. Implement plans for planning, organizing, managing, operating parking infrastructure, signs, regulations, operating regulations, sanctions for violations... in an effective and scientific manner.