The Transport Ministry is implementing the direction of Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh about electronic toll collection (ETC) on all expressways from August 1. However, it seems a large number of drivers are still reluctant to install such an ETC card on their vehicles.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh yesterday had a working session with the Transport Ministry (MoT) regarding certain problems of BOT (build - operate – transfer) projects and the implementation of electronic toll collection system (ETC).
The Southeast provinces of Vietnam have a promising socio-economic development rate; yet, it is the current transport network here that has prevented the region from reaching its fullest potential. It is high time the localities cooperated to address this congestion for a better future.
It is planned that VND420,000 billion (US$18.4 billion) will be allocated to traffic projects from 2021-2025. Except for the regular maintenance expenses, there will be over VND80,000 ($3.5 billion) per year for traffic facilities construction. Such a large sum has raised concern in the community as to the implementation capacity, progress administration and quality control of those projects. SGGP News has conducted an interview with Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The regarding these matters.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh yesterday formally requested that the Transport Ministry and related agencies quickly launch the non-stop toll collection service as formerly asked by the National Assembly and the Government since this is a top-priority mission.
