More electric Car Tour at 8 locations

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Accordingly, electric tourist shuttle buses would be deployed in Ba Vi National Park, Duong Lam ancient village, Huong pagoda, Bat Trang pottery village, Hong Van commune eco-tourism area (Thuong Tin district); Yen So Park, Thien Son – Suoi Nga entertainment park and Thac Bac – Suoi Sao tourist area.

In June, the city People's Committee authorized the pilot operation of electric shuttle bus in the Old Quarter for sightseeing purposes. By the end of 2017, the city had a fleet of 88 vehicles and five operators, serving over 5 million passengers.

To score a seat in the electric car and have a chance to enjoy a 45-minute ride in the heart of Hanoi, be ready to lighten up the wallet some VND7,000-80,000 (US$0.3-US$3.4) per ride has encouraged people and visitors to use this means of transport.

Fortunately, the price is the same to both locals and foreigners, and it is free for children under 5 years old. Each car can carry a maximum load of 14 passengers at any given time, and no bulky luggage is allowed.

While enjoying the city tour, tourists will also have a chance to listen to many beautiful old songs about Ha Noi played on the car’s speaker. There too will be explanation as for the history of each street the car is going through, but unfortunately, it is in Vietnamese.

Here is a good chance for people to get to know some friendly locals, because not only foreigners but also Vietnamese from all over the country love the car for its safety, affordability, and friendliness with the environment.

This tour even attracts Hanoians, especially the elders and children and people who want to see their own city in a different way.

According to the project, up to 67.6% of the surveyed respondents wish to tour Ha Noi on an electric shuttle bus.

The pilot period has shown that the use of electric shuttle bus in Ha Noi's Old Quarter area is highly effective, helping tourists avoid harassment from street vendors./.

By  Vien Nhu