Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has released Official Dispatch No. 10/CD-TTg, instructing ministries, agencies, and local authorities to enhance transport preparations and improve traffic control and safety measures for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and the 2026 spring festival period.
The message was forwarded to important government departments such as Public Security, National Defence, Construction, Health, Education and Training, and Culture, Sports and Tourism. It was also sent to the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee, central agencies of socio-political organizations, provincial and municipal People's Committees, the National Traffic Safety Committee, and major news organizations.
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To meet the increasing demand for travel and maintain efficient transport operations, the Prime Minister directed relevant organizations to increase transport capacity, especially in public passenger services, to guarantee smooth connections at railway stations, airports, bus terminals, and ferry ports.
It was emphasized that no travelers should be stranded or delayed when returning home for Tet because of a lack of transportation, and measures should be taken to prevent unfair pricing practices.
Additionally, steps to prevent traffic accidents and congestion during the busiest holiday period were also stressed. The Ministry of Public Security was tasked with increasing patrols, inspections, and enforcement actions, with a focus on strict enforcement of traffic violations that are major causes of accidents. Police were instructed to quickly identify and stop illegal street racing and actions that disturb public order.
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Meanwhile, the construction industry was instructed to increase supervision of transportation activities, guarantee sufficient vehicle availability, and implement capacity-enhancing strategies to meet public needs, all while prioritizing traffic safety and disease prevention measures.
It was emphasized the importance of continuous flow of goods prior to, during, and after Tet, especially to remote, mountainous, ethnic minority, border, and island regions.
Simultaneously, officials were instructed to increase examinations and impose strict penalties for violations in transportation operations, along with collaborating with other agencies to avoid the unlawful transportation of dangerous goods, as well as goods, animals, and poultry with uncertain origins or lacking veterinary certification.
Additionally, close cooperation with health authorities was necessary to enforce border health quarantine measures as per guidelines. Other pertinent organizations were also directed to create strategies for managing traffic, implementing regulations, and diverting vehicles as needed.
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They were also tasked with quickly resolving any incidents to prevent long-lasting traffic jams on major roads leading in and out of Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as on routes connecting railway stations, airports, seaports, and locations for spring festivals, particularly in the period leading up to the Tet holiday.
The Prime Minister also urged for improved public information and communication strategies, such as the release of contact numbers for reporting traffic safety issues to efficiently handle public input during the holiday season.