Vietnam transport reforms add penalties, booking tweaks

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Vietnam introduces new traffic penalty rules under Decree 238/2026

   From 15 Aug 2026 Vietnam’s Decree 238/2026 revises traffic penalties: fines for under‑18 motorbike riders stay 400‑600 k VND, engine‑size criteria are dropped, and new warnings target drivers carrying children

2. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Vietnam Expands Free Bus Online Booking and Revises Railway Ticket Display

   Vietnam's VinBus will let riders book the free Hanoi‑Ha Long bus via the Green SM app, while the railway will stop showing fares on boarding cards from July 2026.

3. 15 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Vietnam Aviation Authority advances green flight management ahead of CORSIA

   Vietnam's aviation authority will join CORSIA in 2026 and promote airspace optimisation, SAF use and digital tools to cut fuel burn and emissions as part of its net‑zero by 2050 goal.

4. 18 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Hanoi advances contactless public‑transport ticketing

   Hanoi is rolling out electronic bus cards and Visa tap‑to‑pay at metro gates, seeking faster, unified, cash‑free fare collection and addressing speed and usability gaps.

5. 23 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Ho Chi Minh City expands Bus Route 172 service to Vũng Tàu

   Ho Chi Minh City’s bus line 172 to Vũng Tàu will run 84 trips daily, extend hours to 21:30, and add 11 buses, improving commuter service.

6. 24 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Vietnam Enforces New Child Car Seat Rules Starting July 2026

   Vietnam’s new law (effective 1 July 2026) mandates child‑car‑seats for kids under 10 years/1.35 m, bans front‑row seating, and imposes fines from 15 August. A viral video shows seats preventing injury, and VOl​

7. 27 days ago

   [POLITICS] 11 sources

   Vietnam Traffic Police clarifies fines for 16‑18‑year‑old riders

   Vietnam's traffic police say rumors that 16‑18‑year‑olds will be fined for any motorbike from 15 Aug 2026 are wrong; the fine targets only motorcycles, not all motorbikes.

8. 27 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Vietnam demand for child car seats spikes after safety rule

   Vietnam's new child‑car‑seat rule has driven a surge in demand, leaving parents confused by a flood of models and price ranges as retailers report soaring sales.

9. 29 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City introduce free bus fares and bilingual signage

   Starting 1 July, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offered free bus fares—45 routes in Hanoi via an electronic ticketing system and 134 routes in HCMC with new bilingual signage—to modernise transit and aid residents

10. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam introduces stricter child car‑seat rules from July 2026

    Vietnam’s new traffic law, effective 1 July 2026, bans front‑seat travel for children under 10 and 1.35 m, requires rear‑seat safety devices, and imposes fines up to VND 1 million, with a transition period and‑

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Hanoi free bus fare inside Ring Road 1 hit by payment glitches and staff dispute

    From 1 July Hanoi made bus trips inside Ring Road 1 free, but riders report charges and a scanner failure on route 27 led staff to reject a valid e‑ticket, prompting an official probe.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Ho Chi Minh City launches free bus fare on 134 routes

    Ho Chi Minh City offers free bus rides on 134 routes starting 1 July 2026, aiming to raise ridership 30 % and cut traffic. Infrastructure upgrades and digital ticketing support the rollout, with commuters saved

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Vietnam tightens traffic rules, adds child‑seat safety requirement from Aug 15

    Vietnam’s new traffic law, effective 1 July, mandates child‑seat use and expands camera rules; from 15 August non‑compliant drivers receive warnings, while Hanoi also raises fines and pilots a low‑emission zone

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ho Chi Minh City offers free port fees and free bus rides starting 2026

    Ho Chi Minh City will waive port‑infrastructure fees for three years starting July 2026 and provide free bus rides on 134 routes from the same date, aiming to cut logistics costs and boost public‑transport use.

15. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Hanoi launches electronic bus ticketing system, ending paper monthly passes on July 1

    Hanoi’s new electronic bus ticketing system starts 25 June, ending paper monthly passes on 1 July; cashless fares are distance‑based and require tap‑on/off with cards or QR codes.

16. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Hanoi launches integrated electronic fare system for citywide public transport

    Hanoi has begun operating a citywide electronic fare system for public transport, offering real‑time data, multiple payment options and a free‑fare zone inside Loop 1 from July 2026 to June 2027.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City roll out major green bus subsidies and free fares

    Hanoi will subsidise 70% of loan interest for green bus projects, while Ho Chi Minh City offers free fares on 134 routes and upgrades to electric buses, aiming to boost green public transport.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Vietnam to enforce child car seat safety standards from July 2026

    Vietnam will require certified child car seats for kids under 10 or under 1.35 m starting 1 July 2026, with specific device types for each age group.

19. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Ho Chi Minh City rolls out blue reflective paint on bus stops

    Ho Chi Minh City has painted bus‑stop lanes with blue reflective strips to boost visibility and deter illegal parking, preparatory to free bus fares from 1 July.

20. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 11 sources

    Vietnam mandates child safety seats in cars from July 1

    Vietnam’s new law, effective 1 July 2026, obliges children under 10 and under 1.35 m to use certified safety seats (QCVN 123) and bans them from front seats in multi‑row cars.

21. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Ho Chi Minh City launches free bus rides and three‑year port fee waiver

    Ho Chi Minh City will offer free bus rides on 135 routes from July to Dec, costing $25 m, and waive port infrastructure fees for three years, saving businesses an estimated $272 m.

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam prepares new child car seat rule as certification bodies lag

    Vietnam will enforce child car seat use for kids under 10 from July 1, but no certified testers exist yet, prompting calls for temporary approval by the motor‑vehicle lab.

23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ho Chi Minh City launches 100% free bus fares on 135 routes

    Ho Chi Minh City will provide free bus rides on 135 routes from July 2026, costing about VND 665 billion, to cut travel costs and traffic congestion.

24. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to offer free bus rides from July 2026

    Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will offer free bus rides starting 1 July 2026 – Hanoi for a year on all city routes, HCMC until 31 Dec with a 665 trn VND budget – to boost transit use and cut traffic and pollution.

25. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam Announces Low‑Emission Zone and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plans

    Vietnam pushes SAF use, approves a low‑emission zone in Hanoi, and expands wildlife rescue and conservation projects.

26. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam Enforces Mandatory Child Car Seats Starting July 2026

    Vietnam will require rear‑seat child safety seats for kids under 10 from 1 July 2026, prompting fines, certification hurdles and a surge in local market sales.

27. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hanoi to phase in low‑emission zone, banning non‑compliant gasoline motorcycles by 2028

    Hanoi approved a phased low‑emission zone, piloting restrictions in Hoàn Kiếm in late 2026, expanding in 2027, and banning non‑compliant gasoline motorcycles city‑wide from 1 Jan 2028.

28. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Hanoi launches low‑emission zone, offers free bus rides and subsidies for green vehicle conversion

    Hanoi's council approved a low‑emission zone starting July 2026, granting free bus rides in Ring 1, subsidizing up to 20 million VND for poor households to buy green two‑wheelers, and phasing in vehicle use‑day

29. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam traffic police tighten safety rules on electric vehicles and road design

    Vietnam's traffic police are cracking down on illegal electric‑vehicle modifications in Đắk Lắk and urging nationwide road‑design reforms to curb student injuries and fatalities.

30. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam mandates child safety seats on cars starting July 2026

    Vietnam's new traffic rule effective 1 July 2026 requires child safety seats for kids under 10 years and 1.35 m, with fines up to 1 million VND and exemptions for certain transport vehicles.

31. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam extends electric‑car tax exemption to 2030, mandates child car seats from 2026

    Vietnam will keep electric‑car registration tax exemption until 2030 and, from July 2026, will require child safety seats for kids under 10, with fines for violations.

32. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Vietnam Extends Zero EV Registration Tax to 2030

    Vietnam's Decree 202/2026 extends the 0 % registration tax for electric cars to the end of 2030, aiming to lower costs, spur EV adoption and cut emissions.

33. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hanoi moves forward with low-emission zone and electric‑vehicle subsidy plan

    Hanoi’s council will review a low‑emission zone for Belt 1, phased 2026‑2029 with vehicle bans, and a 6.4 trillion VND subsidy to help residents switch to electric vehicles.