The data indicates that for Ho Chi Minh City, emission control is no longer a direction but has become an urgent need.
Therefore, implementation of a vehicle emission control plan is underway in parallel with the city's green growth program, with the emissions measured, and certifyied, gradually eliminating old vehicles.
According to the plan, the City aims to reduce at least 10 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector by 2030; simultaneously, increase the proportion of vehicles using clean energy to over 50 per cent. A key step is establishing a low emission zone (LEZ).
The City's Department of Construction also announced that from 2026, the City will begin restricting gasoline and diesel vehicles that do not meet emission standards in the central area and Can Gio commune, while establishing a mechanism to charge emission fees for old vehicles.
From 2027 to 2030, the city plans to expand the LEZ to the central area, conduct emission inspections for all motorcycles, and restrict cars below emission standard level 4 from running in the inner city.
Simultaneously, the city is accelerating infrastructure transition.
Along with vehicles, the metro line 1 system, BRT (bus rapid transit), public bicycles, and priority lanes for electric vehicles are also being integrated into planning.
To ensure the emission control plan and green transition are implemented successfully, the City will soon publicize the roadmap for converting to green transport, mobilize social resources for green infrastructure, and integrate transport planning with green urban development.
With strong actions, Ho Chi Minh City is shifting from a "damage reduction" approach to "creating green value," gradually building a smart, clean, and sustainable urban transportation system.
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