According to Article 64 of the 2024 Road Traffic and Transport Order and Safety Law, which will come into force on January 1, 2025, the working hours of commercial and internal transport drivers will be restricted.
Specifically, car drivers are not allowed to drive for more than 10 hours a day and no more than 48 hours a week. Continuous driving time should not exceed 4 hours, and the provisions of the 2019 Labor Code must be observed.
Commercial transport companies, internal transport units, and commercial transport drivers are responsible for complying with the regulations set out in Article 64 of the 2024 Road Traffic and Transport Order and Safety Law.
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Currently, the working hours of drivers are stipulated in Article 65 of the 2008 Road Traffic Law (effective until December 31, 2024) as not exceeding 10 hours a day and 4 hours continuously.
From January 1, 2025, coach drivers will not be able to drive continuously for more than 4 hours. The total daily driving time should not exceed 10 hours and 48 hours per week. This regulation applies to both commercial and internal transport vehicles to ensure road safety and compliance with labor laws.
The new 2024 Road Traffic and Transport Order and Safety Law also stipulates the rights and obligations of drivers and attendants of commercial passenger vehicles in Article 59 as follows:
Drivers have the right to refuse to transport passengers if they engage in behaviors such as causing public disorder in the vehicle, obstructing the work of the driver or attendant, endangering the life, health, or property of others, or committing ticket fraud.
Drivers have the right to refuse to operate a vehicle if it does not meet the safety standards prescribed by law.
Drivers should not refuse to transport passengers, except in cases stipulated in Article 59, Clause 1. They must not cause difficulties for the elderly, people with disabilities, children, or pregnant women. Passengers’ consent is required before transferring them to another vehicle, unless in cases of force majeure.
Collect fares according to posted prices or transport contracts.
Be courteous and guide passengers to their correct seats, giving priority to the elderly, people with disabilities, children, and pregnant women.
Comply with the regulations on road traffic and transport order and safety and other relevant legal provisions.
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