Hanoi plans to collect tolls to "reduce traffic congestion" for vehicles entering Ring Road 1 from 2028

Hanoi City People's Committee is seeking opinions on the draft Resolution Regulating transport development policies; applying high technology in the management and operation of the transportation system; limiting personal vehicles entering the city center area.

According to the draft content, the city will implement toll collection for road motor vehicles circulating in the inner city area to contribute to reducing traffic congestion and environmental pollution, according to the following roadmap: Areas in Ring Road 1 implemented from January 1, 2028; areas in Ring Road 2 implemented from January 1, 2030; areas in Ring Road 3 implemented from January 1, 2032.

The City People's Committee develops a toll collection project and organizes implementation according to regulations.

Explaining the draft, the Department of Construction said that currently, the inner city area is under great pressure on traffic due to the rapid increase in the number of personal motor vehicles, while the land fund for traffic is still limited. Traffic congestion occurs frequently on roads and in the central area, increasing travel time, social costs and emissions that cause environmental pollution.

Therefore, applying economic measures through toll collection for vehicles entering the inner city is a necessary solution to regulate the demand for personal vehicles, contributing to reducing traffic volume and encouraging the use of public transport" - the Department of Construction said.

The implementation is carried out step by step (in each Ring Road 1, Ring Road 2 and Ring Road 3 area with timelines from 2028 to 2032) to ensure feasibility, in accordance with the progress of completing transport infrastructure, public passenger transport system and socio-economic conditions of the city; and at the same time create time for people and businesses to adapt to new policies.

The Department of Construction emphasized that prioritizing deployment first in the area within Ring Road 1 stems from the fact that this is the area with the highest population density, vehicles and traffic pressure. After evaluating the effectiveness of implementation, the city continues to expand the scope of application to Ring Road 2 and Ring Road 3 to ensure synchronization in urban traffic management.

The assignment of the City People's Committee to develop a toll collection project and organize implementation is to ensure proactiveness and flexibility in the implementation process. The project will specifically define the scope of toll collection, subjects of application, collection levels, collection methods, management mechanisms and use of revenue sources; and at the same time assess socio-economic impacts, ensuring publicity, transparency, and conformity with practical conditions and legal regulations.

The Department of Construction said that the organization of toll collection to reduce traffic congestion is suitable for the requirements of modern urban development, contributing to improving traffic management efficiency, reducing traffic congestion, reducing environmental pollution and improving the quality of life of people in the Capital.

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