Hà Nội’s transport firms asked not to raise fares on upcoming National Day holiday

HÀ NỘI — The Hà Nội Department of Transport has asked transport companies not to take advantage of high demand on the upcoming National Day holiday to increase fares without permission made by authorities. Transport firms and coach stations are encouraged to sell tickets online to avoid crowding onboard and make all fares publicly available. Bus operators must ensure the quantity and quality of buses running on routes, especially at inter-provincial bus stations, and routes running through entertainment venues. More ticket counters need to be set up at stations to serve passengers in case of surging demand, the transport department said. The city transport department has also announced hotlines that receive public feedback on transport at 0243.8217922 or 0932231683 (to report to the department’s leaders); 0972188666 (managers of transport management division) and 0913590633 (the department’s inspectors).