Lao Cai increases passenger transport to serve the National Day holiday on September 2

According to the number of pre-booked tickets, the number of passengers traveling will increase sharply in both directions Lao Cai - Hanoi. The reason is not only because tourists flock to Lao Cai tourist areas like every year, but also because many people travel to Hanoi to participate in events celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2.

According to bus companies, the number of passengers traveling during the National Day holiday on September 2 this year increased in both directions Lao Cai - Hanoi .

Faced with this situation, Futa Ha Son has inspected and maintained all vehicles to ensure stable operation during peak days.

Mr. Vu Duc Tung, Manager of Futa Ha Son bus company, said: "The company has prepared human resources and vehicles early, requested the technical department to monitor the condition of the vehicles, perform regular maintenance and remind the drivers to strictly comply with traffic laws."

Car companies are readying spare vehicles as passenger numbers increase during the holidays.

Understanding the increasing travel needs of people and tourists, Sao Viet bus company has doubled the number of trips compared to normal days, put into operation a new line of cars with modern designs to improve the quality of passenger service.

Mr. Nguyen Van Bang, Deputy Director of Sao Viet Car Company's office in Lao Cai, said: "The unit has increased staff in all departments, prepared backup vehicles, and ensured shuttle buses pick up and drop off passengers at home to avoid chaos."

Car companies improve the quality of passenger service.

Lao Cai Central Bus Station currently has 33 transport businesses with 210 vehicles, nearly 200 departures per day. Similar to the annual holidays, the bus station has developed a plan to coordinate with businesses to increase trips to relieve passengers, assign reasonable shifts and quickly process procedures for entering and leaving the station.

Mr. Phan Si Hieu, Head of Lao Cai Central Bus Station emphasized: "We have increased inspections and reminded bus operators to ensure vehicle safety, driver conditions, and especially fire and explosion prevention."

Leaders of Lao Cai Central Bus Station discussed with bus companies about passenger service plans.

Implementing the direction of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Construction and the Provincial People's Committee, the Department of Construction has issued a Plan to organize passenger transport to serve the travel needs of the people, ensuring order and traffic safety during the National Day holiday on September 2.

Accordingly, the Department of Construction requires transport enterprises and cooperatives to develop plans to increase vehicles on fixed routes and report to issue badges promptly. Participating vehicles must ensure technical safety, list fares according to regulations, and absolutely not arbitrarily increase prices or overload.

Bus stations and inland waterway stations must complete passenger service plans early, and coordinate with local police to ensure security and order. In particular, support for the elderly, children, and people with disabilities is emphasized, along with the implementation of online ticket sales and public posting of ticket prices to avoid speculation.

The Department of Construction also requested the Transport Management Department to prepare sufficient human resources to issue additional vehicle badges and closely monitor the activities of drivers and assistants. Violations such as overloading, arbitrarily increasing fares, and illegal buses and stations will be strictly handled.

The Department of Construction directed units to strengthen coordination to ensure traffic safety.

The Traffic Management Department is assigned to coordinate with functional forces to regulate traffic and ensure smooth traffic on key routes such as National Highway 4D (Lao Cai - Sa Pa), National Highway 32, Provincial Road 156, Provincial Road 158, promptly overcome landslides during the rainy season, and ensure smooth traffic.

With careful preparation from transport businesses and strong direction from management agencies, people and tourists can rest assured about a safe and meaningful National Day holiday on September 2.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/lao-cai-tang-cuong-phuong-tien-van-tai-hanh-khach-phuc-vu-dip-le-quoc-khanh-29-post880663.html