Hanoi is implementing the conversion of petrol and diesel-powered taxis to electric or green energy vehicles along a predefined road map.

The task to convert 100 percent of fossil fuel taxis to electric or green energy taxis is to be completed by 2030 at the latest.

The work is regulated under the plan on the conversion of taxis using fossil fuels to electric and green energy vehicles within the city, issued by the Hanoi People's Committee on Feb 27.

Based on the current status of taxi operators and vehicles, and after taking into account the views of relevant departments and agencies, the committee set out a phased road map for the conversion.

Specifically, in the 2026-30 phase, the city will complete mechanisms and policies to support enterprises in converting taxis from petrol and diesel to electric and green energy vehicles; strengthen communication so that the public understands and agrees with the plan; and proceed with the construction of charging stations at taxi parking points.

Hanoi will also implement the conversion according to the prescribed road map, with the proportion of taxis using electric or green energy vehicles to reach 63 to 64 percent this year, 68 to 70 percent next year, 74 to 77 percent in 2028, 88 to 96 percent in 2029, and 100 percent in 2030.

From the post-2030 period, the city will focus on completing and sustaining stable operating conditions for electric and green-energy taxis, prioritizing enhanced access to charging infrastructure, designated stopping and parking points, and traffic organization that is suitable for the operational characteristics of electric and green energy vehicles.

On the basis of technological development and practical needs, departments and agencies will review and adjust regulations on the sites for charging stations, grid connection, stopping and parking points' arrangement and apply management technologies to optimize the efficiency of electric taxi operations, ensure continuous, safe and convenient service, and align with sustainable urban transport orientation.

Core groups

To ensure the plan yields desired results, the Hanoi People's Committee defined several core groups of tasks and solutions, including completing mechanisms and policies to support the transition of taxis in parallel with implementing low-emission zones.

The People's Committee will draw up and submit a resolution to the Hanoi People's Council on policies supporting the transition of road transport vehicles to clean energy and on measures to restrict the use of road vehicles that emit pollutants into the environment in the city, including specific mechanisms and policies to encourage the conversion of taxis to electric and green energy vehicles.

The support policies will include subsidizing part of the interest rate on commercial bank loan contracts used for the conversions; supporting entities developing clean energy infrastructure; and creating conditions for these entities to access preferential capital from the Hanoi investment fund and other relevant funds according to regulations.

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