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Cyclos:
They are less numerous than before in Hanoi and Ho Chi
Minh City. Current
urban legislations forbid them access to some streets.
Traffic becomes heavier with an increasing number of
motorcycles and more recently, of cars. Expats usually
don’t have time to use this kind of transportation and
prefer to use xe om or taxi when they don’t have their
own vehicle. Local Vietnamese still use cyclos, especially to carry heavy
loads.
Xe
Om: They
are motorbike taxis on which you ride behind the driver.
They can be found very easily in the streets, and it’s
often they who find you and propose their services. An
average 3 000-5 000 dong should be expected to go in a
place in the same district, 10 000-15 000 dong to cross
the city.
Bus:
For those who haven’t come back here for a long time,
you will notice that a lot of bus stops have appeared
everywhere in town. Modern buses with air conditioning
now
cross the streets of the big cities, particularly in
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The
fare is 2000 dong.
Taxis:
Very
convenient, especially if you are at least 2-3
people. Avoid taxis during rush hours if you are in a
hurry (16.00PM – 19.30PM).
Buying
cars / motorcycles:
It s easy to get a motorcycle/moped here. For a 50cc you
won’t need a driving license. But for a more powerful
motorcycle or a car, you will need a proper one. You can
convert your own driving license if you have a resident
certificate (6 months visa required)
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