The two have used slick promotion and state-of-the-art crowd pleasers in a bid to attract passengers and outnumber the traditional taxi fleet. The ministry said the request was designed to ensure the rights of passengers and prevent risks that might arise when using carpooling services. A representative from the Ministry of Transport said carpooling services might inconvenience passengers who book a whole car and do not want to share it. The carpooling ban is obviously a contentious issue. Nguyễn Xuân Thái from Ha Noi’s Đống Đa District argued authorities should not rely on public sentiment in deciding whether to ban the carpooling services.

Source: Viet Nam News July 23, 2017 01:52 UTC