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Hanoi Scooter Riders Baulk at Petrol-Powered Bikes Ban
- Hanoi’s scooter riders are opposed to a ban on petrol-powered bikes, citing concerns over cost and preparation for e-bikes.
- Rider Hoa stated that authorities will not be able to control the entry of gasoline bikes into the inner districts.
- Deputy Mayor Duong Duc Tuan emphasized the need for drastic measures due to air pollution concerns.
- Some riders acknowledge that e-bikes could ease pollution but worry about the lack of charging points nearby.
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