Following a recent direction from the Ministry of Transport, the Departments of Transport of 35 provinces and cities nationwide that are allowed to pilot the operation of 4-wheeled vehicles running on electric energy or gas fuel, will increase patrols and check the operation of the vehicles on the right routes and designated areas, especially during the peak tourist season.

4-wheeled electric vehicles operate on Vo Nguyen Giap Street. Photo: THANH LAN

Accordingly, drivers who own B2 driver's licences are asked to drive at the maximum allowed speed (not exceeding 30km/h). The vehicles are inspected and issued with a certificate of technical safety and environmental protection. Strict penalties will be imposed on vehicles violating the Road Traffic Law.

Inspectors from the Da Nang Department of Transport shall strengthen surprise inspections and supervisions of the above-mentioned vehicles in order to ensure traffic order and safety, and avoid congestion as well.

Drivers must stop, park, pick up and drop off passengers at the prescribed places; and have a civilized and polite attitude when communicating with passengers. They are banned carrying more passengers than the permitted number; and collect fares higher than those reported and registered with state agencies in the city.

It is known that 35 provinces and cities are allowed to pilot 4-wheel electric vehicles, namely An Giang, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Binh Dinh, Ca Mau, Cao Bang, Can Tho, Da Nang, Dong Thap , Ha Giang, Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Hoa Binh, Khanh Hoa, Kien Giang, Kon Tum, Lam Dong, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Nghe An, Ninh Thuan, Phu Yen, Quang Binh, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Quang Ninh, Soc Trang, Son La, Tay Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Thua Thien Hue, Tien Giang, Vinh Phuc and Ho Chi Minh City.

Reporting by THANH LAN - Translating by M.DUNG