The Vietnamese government has issued Resolution No. 48/NQ-CP on enhancing traffic order and safety, and reducing traffic congestion, during the 2022-2025 period.

The goal stated in the resolution is to bring down the number of traffic accidents by 5 – 10% every year. By 2030, there will be a decrease of at least 50% in the number of road traffic injuries and fatalities compared to 2020.

The Government's resolution clearly states that the five centrally-governed cities, namely Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City, must develop plans to limite motorbikes in accordance with the existing infrastructure, as well as the capacity of the public transport system.

It will be necessary to partially or completely restrict the use of motorbikes in several districts in these cities after 2030, as per the document.

Importance will be attached to directing specialised agencies to advise the People's Councils at these cities to issue resolutions on prioritising the development of mass public transportation, which is aimed to account for 30 - 35%of the total traffic by 2025.

Technology will be applied in traffic management in a bid to reduce congestion and pollution.

Reporting by THANH LAN - Translating by M.DUNG