Tag: "taxi"
Taxi driver admits fleecing foreign tourists in Hanoi

Taxi driver admits fleecing foreign tourists in Hanoi

Vietnam News 13:21 04/07/2025

A 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

Hanoi authorities investigate report of foreign tourists charged $58 for 2km taxi ride

Vietnam News 16:44 01/07/2025

Police 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

Vietnamese taxi firm Vinasun announces $25mn investment in hybrid cars amidst EV trend

Economy 13:05 25/04/2024

The 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

Hanoi allows traditional taxi operator to run 200 cabs during public transport ban

Vietnam News 13:49 29/07/2021

The fleet is distributed throughout all districts and at major hospitals

Hanoi shuts down app-based transport, delivery service in updated social distancing mandate

Hanoi shuts down app-based transport, delivery service in updated social distancing mandate

Vietnam News 11:21 25/07/2021

All tech-based passenger and package delivery services have been shuttered

Ho Chi Minh City resumes operation of 400 taxis for hospital transport

Ho Chi Minh City resumes operation of 400 taxis for hospital transport

Vietnam News 11:39 24/06/2021

Vinasun 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

Ho Chi Minh City transport department proposes operation of 400 taxis as ambulance service

Vietnam News 16:44 23/06/2021

After 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

Driver’s COVID-19 infection halts taxi, ride-hailing, delivery services in Da Nang

Vietnam News 11:32 17/05/2021

The services have been suspended from 6:00 am on Monday

In Vietnam, taxi drivers assault staff of rival brand over client disputes

In Vietnam, taxi drivers assault staff of rival brand over client disputes

Vietnam News 16:58 14/10/2020

The brawl was promptly spotted and intervened by local police

Woman captured after robbing bank, running away in taxi in Ho Chi Minh City

Woman captured after robbing bank, running away in taxi in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam News 16:58 11/10/2020

She was arrested along with the stolen money about 150 minutes after the robbery took place

Hanoi restricts taxis, contract vehicles on ten roads

Hanoi restricts taxis, contract vehicles on ten roads

Vietnam News 14:59 16/09/2020

The 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

Vietnam taxi giant Mai Linh eyes transformation into tech-based firm

Economy 10:47 30/07/2020

Mai Linh expects to manage 20,000 tech-based taxicabs by 2021