Hanoi open-top tour buses on trial
VOV.VN - Hanoi began operating a trial run of double-decker bus service on June 30 at major tourist attractions around the capital city.
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| The first double-decker bus named City Tour begins its tour from Hanoi Opera House to the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hanoi Old Quarter |
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A double-decker bus will hit the streets on the trial run for public comments before being officially put into operation. |
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The double-decker bus service will be offered in Hanoi and HCM City in the next two months. |
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Late last year, the Ministry of Transport, in written form, asked Hanoi and six other towns and cities to launch open-top tour buses on a trial basis. |
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According to the document, seven provinces and cities will operate a trial run of double-decker service including Hanoi, Quang Nam, HCM City, Danang, Thua Thien-Hue, Lam Dong and Kien Giang. |
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The Ministry of Transport hopes that the project will contribute to developing tourism in metropolitan areas. |
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| The double-decker City Tour will take tourists through main streets such as Trang Tien, Ngo Quyen, Ly Thuong Kiet, Hai Ba Trung, Nguyen Khuyen, Ton Duc Thang, Chu Van An, Dien Bien Phu, Hoang Dieu, Hoang Van Thu, Hung Vuong, Thanh Nien, Phan Dinh Phung, Hang Cot, Hang Luoc, Cha Ca, Hang Can, Luong Van Can, Le Thai To, Ba Trieu, Hai Ba Trung, and Phan Chu Trinh. |
