Per Asian Correspondent, the ban will be executed in three stages. The first phase is to take place between this year and 2018. Officials will review all registered personal vehicles which will be placed under a “coordinated management plan”. The next phase will focus on developing a worthy public transportation system. The aim is to start servicing over 50 percent of the city’s residents by 2030. The second stage will begin simultaneously with the first, but is set to be completed in late 2020. The last and final stage will see the start of the “gradual” limitation and banning of all motorcycles in Hanoi, and then Ho Chi Minh. The government plans to accomplish this before 2031. Aside from solving traffic and environmental issues, Vietnam has a bigger problem at hand: convincing its people to give up their motorbikes. Of course, the idea of the ban has brought about nationwide unhappiness. Locals have questioned whether the promised public transport system will come into fruition or not. With others suggesting that the ban only be implemented if and when the public transport system is fully operational. Fly over to Vietnam soon! Discover cheap hotel deals and cheap flights from carriers like Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, and more with Traveloka! ]]>