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Vietnam wants to put an end to the two-wheeler pollutants. From July 2026, the government of To Lâm plans to ban access to downtown Hanoi for mopeds using fossil fuels. The aim is to reduce air pollution that regularly reaches alarming levels in a capital of more than 8 million inhabitants.
Hanoi to Ban Fossil Fuel Motorcycles and Scooters from 2023
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that the Hanoi authorities take decisive action to address the city’s air quality issues. On July 12, 2026, he announced plans to restrict fossil fuel-powered two-wheelers within Ring Road 1, with the goal of improving the city’s environmental footprint. A snapshot of Hanoi’s streets, showcasing the prevalence of gas-powered motorbikes. Photo: Hai Linh/The Hanoi Times. The restrictions will be implem…
Officials acknowledge vehicle emission change complexities
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) has proposed that, starting 2026, automobiles with internal combustion engines manufactured from 2017 must meet at least Level 3 emission standards nationwide. By 2028, vehicles from 2022 onward would be subject to Level 5, the most stringent threshold under Vietnam’s current framework. Changes to emission standards for vehicles must be applied gradually and on a geographical basis, …
The policy of implementing solutions so that from July 1, 2026, no more motorbikes using fossil fuels (gasoline vehicles) will circulate in the Ring Road 1 area is considered a step forward to reduce congestion and pollution, turning Hanoi into a green city. However, many people who regularly travel by motorbike in the capital still have many concerns because the vehicles are both memories and livelihoods.
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