Illustrative image (Photo: Vietnamnet) Hanoi (VNA) - Owners of motorbikes more than 18 years old and failing tomeet emission standards in Hanoi may receive a subsidy to purchase a new bike undera programme proposed by the city’s Department of Natural Resources andEnvironment.
Accordingto the draft plan, people can have old motorbikes undergo an emission test at eightstations and 30 selected dealers in the six districts of Hoan Kiem, Cau Giay,Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung, Thanh Xuan, and Ha Dong, the department said onSeptember 7.
If vehiclesfail to meet emission standards, owners shall receive a cash subsidy of 2 to 4million VND (86 to 172 USD) to buy a replacement. The subsidy will be funded bythe Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM).
Thosetaking vehicles for emission testing are also up for an “award” valued at about300,000 VND.
Theprogramme aims to reduce pollution and improve air quality in the capital. Itis expected to be implemented from September to December this year, with anestimated 5,000 motorbikes being tested for emissions.
Hanoi nowhas more than 5.7 million motorbikes, of which 2.5 million were registeredbefore 2000, and over 730,000 cars, according to Mai Trong Thai from theHanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment. These figures excludevehicles from other cities and provinces travelling on Hanoi’s streets.
The HanoiPeople’s Committee, meanwhile, has asked the department to continue seekingconsultation from other relevant departments, agencies, and districts on theprogramme and report to the committee on the most feasible options beforeSeptember 15./.
Accordingto the draft plan, people can have old motorbikes undergo an emission test at eightstations and 30 selected dealers in the six districts of Hoan Kiem, Cau Giay,Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung, Thanh Xuan, and Ha Dong, the department said onSeptember 7.
If vehiclesfail to meet emission standards, owners shall receive a cash subsidy of 2 to 4million VND (86 to 172 USD) to buy a replacement. The subsidy will be funded bythe Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM).
Thosetaking vehicles for emission testing are also up for an “award” valued at about300,000 VND.
Theprogramme aims to reduce pollution and improve air quality in the capital. Itis expected to be implemented from September to December this year, with anestimated 5,000 motorbikes being tested for emissions.
Hanoi nowhas more than 5.7 million motorbikes, of which 2.5 million were registeredbefore 2000, and over 730,000 cars, according to Mai Trong Thai from theHanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment. These figures excludevehicles from other cities and provinces travelling on Hanoi’s streets.
The HanoiPeople’s Committee, meanwhile, has asked the department to continue seekingconsultation from other relevant departments, agencies, and districts on theprogramme and report to the committee on the most feasible options beforeSeptember 15./.
VNA
