A bold move to reduce emissions and improve air quality in Hanoi will begin in July 2026 with the ban on fossil-fueled motorbikes in the inner city.

On the morning of August 11, the National Assembly Standing Committee discussed the July citizen feedback report.

A new directive banning gasoline motorbikes from Hanoi’s inner Ring Road 1 by July 2026 has sparked widespread public debate.

A new proposal suggests emissions testing for motorbikes in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from 2027, targeting older vehicles and gradually scaling nationwide.

Starting January 2025, motorcycles over 5 years old will be subject to emissions testing, with inspections becoming more frequent for older vehicles. The move is part of Vietnam’s broader efforts to curb air pollution in urban areas.

Proposals aim to raise environmental standards, reduce pollution, and support green transportation alternatives.

The Ministry of Transport clarifies that emission testing for motorcycles and scooters will not begin immediately when the Road Traffic Safety Law takes effect in 2025.

Hanoi would organize yearly emission evaluation trials for motorbikes that have been used for at least five years starting from 2024 in a bid to protect air quality and restrict motorbikes.