As air pollution continues to worsen in major cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, emission control solutions for vehicles are taking center stage.
Ho Chi Minh City Prepares for Motorcycle Emission Testing
According to the roadmap outlined in the draft National Technical Regulation on Emission Standards for Road Motor Vehicles in Use (QCVN) and the draft Decision of the Prime Minister on the roadmap for applying emission standards for cars, motorcycles, and mopeds (Decision), Ho Chi Minh City will start implementing emission testing for motorcycles from January 1, 2027, with a plan to expand it nationwide in subsequent years.
This move is considered a significant step forward in controlling air pollution caused by motorcycles, as Ho Chi Minh City currently has almost 9 million motorcycles on the road, a major source of emissions in urban transportation.
Ho Chi Minh City is actively preparing for the implementation of this regulation by focusing on enhancing the capabilities of inspection centers to effectively conduct motorcycle emission tests. Simultaneously, a review and evaluation of existing inspection facilities are being carried out to expand the scope and improve the quality of inspections.
In addition, the city is coordinating with the Vietnam Motorcycle Manufacturers Association to establish a list of distribution, warranty, and repair centers to set up emission inspection stations that meet standards and address the need for emission control. The city is also taking feedback from entities interested in becoming emission inspection stations to provide more specific guidance in the future.
As early as five years ago, Ho Chi Minh City implemented a pilot program from May 15 to September 2, 2020, aiming to assess the emission status of motorcycles in use and survey the socio-economic impact of emission control. During this pilot, eight free inspection points were set up at motorcycle maintenance shops in Ho Chi Minh City, serving approximately 5,000 vehicles. However, the actual results showed that over 13,000 motorcycles underwent inspections, far exceeding initial expectations. Following the program’s conclusion, a survey was conducted, and the city received strong support, with over 76% of respondents agreeing with the control of motorcycle emissions to reduce environmental pollution.
Hanoi Proposes Support for Old Motorcycle Replacement
Alongside Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi is also taking robust measures to curb pollution from old motorcycles. According to the draft amendment to the Capital Law submitted to the National Assembly, Hanoi will introduce policies to support residents in replacing old motorcycles, which consume a lot of fuel and emit high levels of pollution, with more environmentally friendly means of transportation.
The primary objective of this proposal is to retrieve old motorcycles, thereby reducing pollutant emissions and contributing to easing traffic congestion in the inner city. The Hanoi People’s Council will decide on practical support policies to facilitate the transition of organizations and individuals to electric vehicles or less polluting vehicles.
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