On 15/10, the Hanoi People's Committee issued a decision on the service fees for temporary parking of bicycles, motorcycles, and cars on roadways and sidewalks, which are funded by the state budget within the city.

Rates for different vehicle types and urban zones have seen significant adjustments. In the core urban area, designated as a level one conservation area, encompassing 12 streets including Nguyen Xi, Dinh Le, Ly Thai To, Tran Hung Dao, Ly Thuong Kiet, Hai Ba Trung, Hang Duong, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, Hang Giay, Phu Doan, and Quan Su, car parking fees per 60 minutes are now as follows: vehicles up to 9 seats and trucks under 2 tons increased from 30.000 to 50.000 dong per turn; vehicles from 10 to 24 seats and trucks from 2 to 7 tons increased from 35.000 to 60.000 dong per turn.

For other streets within and on Ring Road one, excluding the core urban area, fees for vehicles up to 9 seats and trucks under 2 tons increased to 45.000 dong. Vehicles from 10 to 24 seats and trucks from 2 to 7 tons increased to 50.000 dong. Vehicles from 25 to 40 seats and trucks over 7 tons increased to 60.000 dong, while vehicles with 25 seats and above increased to 70.000 dong.

Parking lot under Ring Road two, leading to Vinh Tuy Bridge, Vinh Hung ward (photo taken 9/2025). *Pham Chieu*

Moving to streets from Ring Road one to within and on Ring Road two, the parking fee for vehicles up to 9 seats and trucks under 2 tons is 35.000 dong. For vehicles from 10 to 24 seats and trucks from 2 to 7 tons, the fee is 40.000 dong. Vehicles from 25 to 40 seats and trucks over 7 tons are also 40.000 dong, and vehicles with 25 seats and above are 40.000 dong.

On streets from Ring Road two to Ring Road three and on Ring Road three, the fees are: 25.000 dong for vehicles up to 9 seats and trucks under 2 tons; 30.000 dong for vehicles from 10 to 24 seats and trucks from 2 to 7 tons; 30.000 dong for vehicles from 25 to 40 seats and trucks over 7 tons; and 30.000 dong for vehicles with 25 seats and above.

In areas from Ring Road three to Ring Road four, on Ring Road four, and other remaining areas, the parking fee for vehicles up to 9 seats and trucks under 2 tons is 20.000 dong. Vehicles from 10 to 24 seats and trucks from 2 to 7 tons are 23.000 dong. For vehicles from 25 to 40 seats and trucks over 7 tons, the fee is 30.000 dong, and for vehicles with 25 seats and above, it is 34.000 dong.

For bicycles and motorcycles, a general fee increase has been applied across all streets, rising from 5.000 to 10.000 dong per turn.

The city People's Committee also stipulated specific monthly parking fees for each type of vehicle under daily, nightly, and 24-hour contracts.

This adjustment only applies to parking services for bicycles, motorcycles, and oto temporarily using roadways and sidewalks that are funded by the state budget. It does not adjust the maximum fees for parking services funded by non-budgetary sources.

AI-assisted graphic.

The Hanoi Department of Construction highlighted the necessity of these fee adjustments. The current service fees were established by Decision No. 44 on 15/12/2017. Over the past 8 years, various cost components for these services have fluctuated significantly, particularly labor costs, insurance, materials, equipment, management, operation, and technology application.

Additionally, the city People's Council issued Resolution No. 10 on 11/5/2026, which adjusted temporary usage fees for roadways and sidewalks for parking, with increases ranging from approximately 1,66 to 3 times depending on the area.

The Department deems the adjustment necessary to ensure proper and complete accounting of reasonable and legitimate expenses as regulated. This also aims to maintain service provision, improve service quality, and ensure a balance of interests among the state, service providers, and service users.

Furthermore, pricing policy serves as an economic solution to regulate traffic demand, especially in the city center. This area is characterized by high traffic density, limited land, and significant parking demand. Implementing appropriate fees will influence vehicle choice, parking location, and duration, encouraging the use of centralized parking lots. This measure aims to limit prolonged parking on roadways and sidewalks and gradually shift towards public passenger transport.

The Department of Construction views this adjustment not merely as a revenue increase but as a means to efficiently use traffic infrastructure, reasonably regulate personal vehicle use, and contribute to reducing congestion in the central area.

Additionally, the Department of Construction believes that adjusting service fees appropriate for each area will enhance the efficient use of authorized parking spaces. This also aims to increase transparency in parking operations, promote technology application, cashless payments, and curb unauthorized fee collection.

Vo Hai