Following verification, authorities identified the driver as Pham Van Lich, born in 1964 and residing in Nghia Do ward, Hanoi. Hoan Kiem ward police return the refunded money to the female tourist. Photo: People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem wardLich committed not to repeat the violation, refunded the money and apologized to the tourist. After receiving the information, Hoan Kiem ward police summoned the drivers. In May 2024, two French tourists reported that a taxi driver charged them VND500,000 (US$20) for a trip from Tran Nhat Duat Street to Cho Gao Street.

Source: VietNamNet News February 26, 2026 01:29 UTC