HANOI, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- State agencies, as well as officials, civil servants and public employees, in Vietnam's southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City are expected to switch to clean-energy vehicles before Jan. 1, 2030, the Vietnam News Agency reported Thursday.
The shift will apply to all cars, motorcycles and mopeds operated by state agencies or owned by their staff, except for special-purpose vehicles, the report said.
The information was shared by Bui Hoa An, deputy director of the municipal Department of Construction, at a ceremony Thursday to launch a campaign promoting sustainable transport in the city.
Under the green energy transition roadmap, the city's officials, civil servants and public employees are expected to take the lead, he said, adding that the shift should be accompanied by practical support measures, including charging infrastructure, parking facilities, financial incentives and support programs from vehicle manufacturers.
According to the department, the city currently has about 12.82 million vehicles, with motorcycles accounting for 90 percent.
The city's authorities have drafted a roadmap for the transition to green transport and the establishment of low-emission zones, which is currently open for public feedback, local daily Thanh Nien reported.
Under the draft roadmap, low-emission zones will be introduced from 2028 in the city's central area and the new Thu Thiem urban area, covering a total of about 15.6 square kilometers. ■
