Topic: BOT

Pilot programs pave the way for nationwide expansion of electronic toll collection (ETC) systems, eliminating physical barriers and streamlining traffic flow.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha's directive signals a rigorous review process for BOT projects, urging comprehensive evaluations to address persisting challenges in transport infrastructure investments.

State-owned road infrastructure assets can now be monetized via transfer of toll collection rights to private entities in a bid to generate revenue.

Projects in southern city include upgrades to existing highways.

Project linking border gates in Lang Son province to be built in the BOT mode.

Projects to widen and upgrade existing roads under the BOT model.

Some projects in operation but yet to collect tolls.

Of the more than 70 build-operate-transfer (BOT) road toll booths managed by the Ministry of Transport, 18 have problems with collection processes. The ministry has coordinated with localities to help 14 toll booths operate as they should, while the remaining four are yet to address their problems. It has proposed that the government allocate more than VND6 trillion ($255.4 million) to compensate investors and terminate the contracts for three of the four problem toll booths ahead of time.