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Hanoi is expected to pilot a time-based ban on gasoline-powered vehicles in the core area of Hoan Kiem Ward from July 1 through the end of 2026, covering 11 streets: Trang Tien, Hang Khay, Le Thai To, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, Hang Buom, Ma May, Hang Bac, Hang Mam, Nguyen Huu Huan, and Ly Thai To.
The Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment has published a draft plan for a low-emission zone (LEZ) within the inner ring to collect feedback from agencies, organizations, and individuals within 10 days, as required by regulations.
From July 1, Hanoi will implement the LEZ pilot in selected areas within the inner ring. Phase 1 will be carried out in Hoan Kiem Ward.
The core area of Hoan Kiem Ward includes the 11 surrounding streets listed in the plan: Trang Tien, Hang Khay, Le Thai To, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, Hang Buom, Ma May, Hang Bac, Hang Mam, Nguyen Huu Huan, and Ly Thai To.
From January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, Hanoi plans to expand the pilot area to Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam, covering 3.6 km2 with a perimeter of 8.3 km and a population of about 136,947 people.
The core area of Hoan Kiem Ward and Cua Nam includes 14 surrounding streets: Nguyen Du, Han Thuyen, Tran Hung Dao, Tran Khanh Du, Tran Quang Khai, Tran Nhat Duat, Hang Dau, Cua Dong, Ly Nam De, Ton That Thiep, Dien Bien Phu, Hang Bong, Cua Nam, and Le Duan.
The city will evaluate the pilot results around October–December 2027.
From January 1, 2028 to December 31, 2029, Hanoi plans to extend the LEZ to cover the entire inner ring area, totaling 26.07 km2 with a perimeter of 25 km and a population of about 625,000.
Within the LEZ, gasoline-powered motorcycles are banned during the following time windows:
Gasoline-powered motorcycles used for business on transport platform apps are also banned.
Other vehicle rules include:
Within the inner ring, the plan references 9 wards surrounded by roads: Hoang Cau, De La Thanh, O Cho Dua, Xa Dan, Dai Co Viet, Tran Khat Chan, Nguyen Khoai, Tran Khanh Du, Tran Quang Khai, Tran Nhat Duat, Yen Phu, Nghi Tam, Au Co, An Duong Vuong, Lac Long Quan, Buoi, and Cau Giay.
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