The city is currently studying a mechanism to support the buyback and replacement of approximately 450,000 gasoline-powered motorbikes.

Following a directive from the Prime Minister mandating that, starting July 1, 2026, fossil fuel-powered motorcycles and mopeds will be banned from circulating within Hanoi’s Ring Road 1, the city has established an interdepartmental task force to implement the policy.

In a statement to the press, Hanoi’s Vice Chairman Duong Duc Tuan confirmed that the city will provide maximum support specifically for residents within Ring Road 1 and those who regularly enter this area.

Hanoi is currently researching a support mechanism to facilitate the buyback and exchange of around 450,000 gasoline-powered motorbikes within the restricted zone.

The support policy will be based on a comprehensive review of user groups and vehicle types. The city will report to the Party Committee and submit to the People's Council a proposal to cover nearly all conversion-related costs, including registration fees and taxes for new electric vehicles.

In parallel with its personal vehicle conversion policy, Hanoi is also investing in green transport infrastructure to meet the travel needs of residents. The city intends to expand its fleet of small electric buses (8–12 seats) and four-seat electric vehicles for inner-city transit within Ring Road 1.

At the same time, the development of urban railway lines is being accelerated. The Cat Linh - Ha Dong and Nhon - Hanoi Station lines already serve this area, while the Ho Tay - Hoa Lac and Nam Thang Long - Tran Hung Dao lines will be developed next.

Hanoi will also update its urban planning to include charging stations for electric cars, motorbikes, and other clean-energy vehicles.

"In the short term, the city will prioritize installing charging stations at static transport points, parking lots, and residential buildings," said Mr. Tuan.

Currently, Hanoi operates 45 subsidized bus routes within Ring Road 1, including 11 electric bus routes with a total of 126 clean-energy buses. These buses serve nearly 6,500 trips daily, with frequencies ranging from every 5 to 20 minutes.

Between 2025 and 2030, the city aims to transition its entire bus fleet to green energy and plans to launch 27 new electric bus routes, adding approximately 400 new vehicles.

Interdepartmental task force details

The interdepartmental task force advising the Hanoi People’s Committee on implementing the gasoline motorbike ban in Ring Road 1 includes:

Mr. Dao Viet Long, Deputy Director of the Department of Construction, serving as Head of the Task Force;
Two Deputy Heads: Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, and Mr. Nguyen Anh Quan, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment.

The task force also includes six additional members:

Mr. Nguyen Hong Ky, Major General and Deputy Director of the Hanoi Police Department;
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Sang, Deputy Director of the Department of Finance;
Ms. Nguyen To Quyen, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology;
Mr. Tran Quang Tuyen, Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Architecture;
Mr. Nguyen Tay Nam, Deputy Director of the Department of Home Affairs;
Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, CEO of the Hanoi Power Corporation.

In addition, local ward and commune leaders and 19 representatives from other municipal departments form the task force’s support team.

The task force is responsible for advising the People's Committee on implementing green transportation conversion and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It will also review and propose tasks as new needs arise. The support team will work concurrently with their current roles. The task force will be dissolved once its mission is complete.

The Department of Construction serves as the standing agency, coordinating manpower, equipment, and funding from the city budget. It will lead meetings, gather input, and use its official seal to carry out responsibilities.

N. Huyen