HCM City is conducting research to effectively ban sleeper buses from entering the inner city at all times in the near future. — Photo tuoitre.vn

HCM CITY — HCM City plans to ban sleeper buses from entering the inner city at all times day and night in an effort to ensure smoother and safer traffic.

According to the HCM City Department of Transport, the traffic situation in the inner city area has improved after sleeper buses were banned between 6am and 10pm.

However, there are still a number of illegal parking lots inside the inner city causing traffic jams, especially at the main road of the Rạch Chiếc sports complex, the Tam Bình petrol station on National Highway 1 and the intersection of National Highway 1, Road No.7 and Road No.18, among other spots.

It has been recorded that some sleeper buses often pick up and drop off passengers along corridors and ring roads as well, affecting traffic safety.

About 51 cases of sleeper cars entering the prohibited areas at prohibited times have been penalised.

The city's Department of Transport has instructed local police and relevant authorities to strengthen patrols and strictly handle violations.

Recently, the department has proposed to ban sleeper buses from entering the inner city, specifically areas surrounded by the National Highway 1A, Nguyễn Văn Linh, Võ Chí Công, Nguyễn Thị Định, Đồng Văn Cống, Mai Chí Thọ and Hà Nội Highway.

Sleeper buses can run on fixed intercity routes from Miền Tây bus station at any time.

After being approved by the city, traffic signs will be installed so that buses going in and out of the Miền Tây bus station can follow the regulations accordingly.

The city Department of Transport requested the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Committee of HCM City and relevant authorities to give feedback before May 30. — VNS