On the occasion of the national holiday on September 2 this year, the Department of Traffic and Transportation forecasts that the number of tourists in the province will increase by 40% over the week, mainly in the inter-provincial route.
Enough facilities to serve
This spirit was directed by the Department of Transport and Communications in Document No. 3548 dated August 9 sent to transport units, bus stations in the province to develop transport plans, contingency plans and strict implementation. approved plan. According to this document, the Steering Committee strictly prohibits the use of spare vehicles for business during the ceremony; no fare increase arbitrarily.
Pick up at the provincial bus station. Photo: Duy Chi
Leaders of the provincial bus station said that in the occasion of September 2, the number of passengers traveling to inter-provincial routes increased by about 40. On that basis, the provincial bus station has planned the following: For inter-provincial routes North-South, bus stations actively contract with passenger transport units outside the schedule to run regularly to put into contingency plans. For routes from Binh Duong to the provinces in the Mekong Delta, the bus station plans to strengthen each route from 1 to 2 vehicles. For buses and coaches, it is required to increase the number of means of transport, increase the number of trips, reserve vehicles for service days; propaganda, driving reminders, additional car on schedule, not leaving the station, leaving the trip, carrying the right load and number of registrants; At the same time, to arrange staff at the wharf to timely coordinate and mobilize the means upon request.
A number of experienced drivers said that they have not seen any signs of sudden surge in the number of tourists due to many reasons. At the end of the year, laborers are less likely to go out to play. However, the motorbikes are still equipped with sufficient means to serve tourists.
On the side of the provincial bus station, the Board of Management also included in the contingency plan the situation by transferring the number of contract cars, business vehicles from the cooperative to operate in the wharf, in case of increasing status Guest mutation. Huynh Van Trong, Director of the provincial bus station, confirmed that the bus station strictly follow the direction of the Department of Transportation not incurring lack of means, causing guests to wait.
Some units raise fare from weekdays
Nguyen Anh Tai, Director of Ben Cat Transportation Co said that despite rising fuel prices and many other things, it was found that the incomes and expenses of laborers were still inadequate. For the past nine years, cooperatives have not increased their prices on all types of transportation.
According to the provincial bus station, up to now only two units are Phan Rang Automobile Transport Cooperative and Dong Tam Water Transport Co-operative have registered to increase the price of tickets for the occasion of 2-9 with the increase. 30% compared with weekdays. Explaining the price increase, Mr. Dang Anh Quan, Minh Quan car owner running the Binh Duong - Ninh Thuan - Binh Thuan route, members of the transport operator Phan Rang, said: "The price increase only to cover the charge empty hollow. With the current competitive conditions, we do not want to increase prices, increase costs for passengers. Mr. Quan said that for many years, the Minh Quan Garment Company has maintained and strengthened its social security policy, supporting passengers as wounded, sick soldiers, people with meritorious services, disabled people, students and pupils. Specifically, people with disabilities Minh Quan vehicle is 100% free, people with merit, injured soldiers, elderly people aged 70 and above are entitled to 50% discount on fares; students, students are reduced 20%.
For the Binh Duong route to the Mekong Delta provinces holidays of September 2, fare does not increase, but still ensure the criteria: good quality vehicles, competitive fees, quality of service guaranteed. Nguyen Thanh Tam, owner of Kim Hoang car, said that although the market is fierce competition, but the garage still makes investment in safety facilities, quality service and competitive prices.
Reported by Duy Chi – Translated by Vi Bao
