Taxi driver admits fleecing foreign tourists in Hanoi
Vietnam News 13:21 04/07/2025A taxi driver in Hanoi has admitted to charging a group of Filipino tourists VND1.5 million (US$58) for a two-kilometer ride near the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, prompting public outrage and police action.
Hanoi authorities investigate report of foreign tourists charged $58 for 2km taxi ride
Vietnam News 16:44 01/07/2025Police in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi are verifying a report that a group of Filipino tourists were charged VND1.5 million (US$58) for a short taxi ride of just about two kilometers on Monday evening.
Vietnamese taxi firm Vinasun announces $25mn investment in hybrid cars amidst EV trend
Economy 13:05 25/04/2024The firm intends to invest VND630-650 billion (US$24.8-25.6 million) in purchasing 700 hybrid cars
Hanoi allows traditional taxi operator to run 200 cabs during public transport ban
Vietnam News 13:49 29/07/2021The fleet is distributed throughout all districts and at major hospitals
Hanoi shuts down app-based transport, delivery service in updated social distancing mandate
Vietnam News 11:21 25/07/2021All tech-based passenger and package delivery services have been shuttered
Ho Chi Minh City resumes operation of 400 taxis for hospital transport
Vietnam News 11:39 24/06/2021Vinasun Corporation and Mai Linh Group will each provide half of the taxis for the initiative
Ho Chi Minh City transport department proposes operation of 400 taxis as ambulance service
Vietnam News 16:44 23/06/2021After taxi service was banned on Sunday, residents have met difficulties when they need to go to healthcare facilities
Driver’s COVID-19 infection halts taxi, ride-hailing, delivery services in Da Nang
Vietnam News 11:32 17/05/2021The services have been suspended from 6:00 am on Monday
In Vietnam, taxi drivers assault staff of rival brand over client disputes
Vietnam News 16:58 14/10/2020The brawl was promptly spotted and intervened by local police
Woman captured after robbing bank, running away in taxi in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 16:58 11/10/2020She was arrested along with the stolen money about 150 minutes after the robbery took place
Hanoi restricts taxis, contract vehicles on ten roads
Vietnam News 14:59 16/09/2020The new restrictions apply to taxis and contract vehicles with under nine seats, including the driver's
Vietnam taxi giant Mai Linh eyes transformation into tech-based firm
Economy 10:47 30/07/2020Mai Linh expects to manage 20,000 tech-based taxicabs by 2021
