Hoai River boat services under scrutiny
When visiting Hoi An, tourists often take trips on the Hoai River. However, boat services have been loosely managed and pose safety risks for tourists.
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"There must be a rule for everyone to work on shifts instead of fighting against each other over the tourists," Son said.
There are 170 boats operating on Hoai River, 100 boats belong to Minh An Ward.
Overcrowding on boats and a lack of safety equipment has been cited as a problem.
The authorities have also decided that they will regulate what lights and decorations boats should have.