# Ho Chi Minh City low emission zone proposals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ho-chi-minh-city-low-emission-zone-proposals > Updated: 2026-10-14T02:27:04.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Ho Chi Minh City is proposing a roadmap to restrict gasoline and diesel vehicles from entering specific urban areas to establish Low Emission Zones (LEZ). A draft resolution under review by the Department of Construction suggests a pilot phase beginning January 1, 2028. The first phase, spanning 2028 to 2029, would cover approximately 15.6 km², including the central district and the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, areas chosen for their high public transport coverage and proximity to Metro Line 1. A second phase is planned for January 1, 2030, to expand restrictions to the area within the Second Ring Road. The city’s long-term objective is for all road vehicles to utilize clean energy by 2045. Furthermore, the proposal includes establishing strict emission protection zones in Con Dao and Thanh An starting in 2028, with additional restrictions planned for Binh Khanh, An Thoi Dong, and Can Gio district by 2030. To support these environmental shifts, the city plans to implement an integrated payment system for public transport starting in 2027. This system would cover buses, Metro Line 1, water buses, and potentially taxis or bicycles, offering daily, weekly, and monthly passes. Additionally, the city aims to mandate that all provincial buses switch to clean energy by 2027, followed by taxis and two-wheeled delivery vehicles by 2030. Authorities are also considering temporary exemptions for using sidewalks and roadsides to install electric charging infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Ho Chi Minh City to pilot low emission zones and integrated transport payments Ho Chi Minh City plans to launch integrated public transport payments by 2027 and pilot Low Emission Zones in central areas and Thu Thiem starting in 2028 to promote clean energy vehicles. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-proposes-gasoline-vehicle-restrictions-for-2028 ### 2026-10-04: Ho Chi Minh City implements two-way motorcycle traffic on Vo Van Tan Street Ho Chi Minh City has introduced two-way motorcycle traffic on Vo Van Tan Street to ease congestion, though early implementation has seen motorists struggling to adapt to the new lane markings and rules. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-implements-two-way-motorcycle-traffic-on-vo-van-tan-street --- Cite as: Ho Chi Minh City low emission zone proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ho-chi-minh-city-low-emission-zone-proposals