Ho Chi Minh City plans to ban all gasoline motorbikes running technology services from 2030

The above proposal is mentioned in the draft Resolution of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council stipulating the roadmap for conversion, policies for developing green transport and low-emission zones (LEZs) in Ho Chi Minh City, which is being consulted by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction.

According to the draft, from January 1, 2028 to the end of December 31, 2029, Ho Chi Minh City is expected to pilot a low emission zone in Zone 1, including the existing central area of 930 ha and Thu Thiem New Urban Area.

From January 1, 2030, the scope of the low emission zone is expected to be expanded to Area 2, located in Ring Road 2 of Ho Chi Minh City.

Notably, from this point on, two-wheeled motorbikes operating on technology platforms to carry passengers and deliver goods must use clean energy when traveling in Zone 2 and the remaining areas of the city.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction, the plan in the new draft has adjusted the conversion roadmap compared to the previous draft. Specifically, instead of requiring 50% of vehicles to be converted in 2027, 80% in 2029 and 100% in 2030, the new plan proposes to apply the requirement to use clean energy for two-wheeled technology vehicles from January 1, 2030.

According to the proposal, employees using two-wheeled motorbikes to transport technology passengers or deliver goods will be supported with 5 million VND/vehicle. This policy is expected to be applied until December 31, 2029.

Regarding support conditions, employees need to have a contract or confirmation of an account operating on a technology platform, or a confirmation from the People's Committee of the ward or commune. Vehicles must be registered in Ho Chi Minh City and be vehicles serving the main livelihood of employees.

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