Every day, the inland waterway transport inspection force coordinates with local authorities and local police to organize and ensure traffic for about 4,500 boats and boats transporting passengers to Huong Pagoda.
Tighten management
On January 27, 2023, the Huong Son Scenic Area – Perfume Pagoda re-opened the festival after 2 years of being deserted due to the Covid-19 epidemic. Since the days before the opening ceremony, the number of tourists flocking to Huong Pagoda this year has increased dramatically. The work of ensuring traffic safety on the road, in the relic area and especially in waterway traffic is paid special attention.
Head of the Inland Waterway Transport Inspection Team, Hanoi Department of Transport Mr. Bui Ngoc Tan said, the total number of passenger boats on Yen stream is about 4,500. On peak days, Perfume Pagoda welcomes more than 30,000 passengers.
“Facing the situation of crowded tourists and boats, the unit mobilized 100% of its troops to continuously patrol and control boats and boats moving on Yen stream. We require boat owners and drivers to comply with the provisions of the Law, remove the roof, engine and equip floating equipment on the boat. Absolutely do not leave boats, homemade motorboats carrying passengers on Yen stream “- Mr. Bui Ngoc Tan said.
According to Mr. Bui Ngoc Tan, before the festival, the inland waterway transport inspection team also coordinated with teams such as the transport inspector of the Hanoi Department of Transport, the transport inspector of My Duc district to actively propagate, to each Business households mobilize fully equipped with lifebuoys, absolutely ensuring safe conditions for visitors when operating.
According to Mr. Tan, this year, the number of tourists flocking to Huong Pagoda increased sharply, patrolling and control also faced many difficulties when the inspection force of inland waterway transport was still thin, the number of boats operating was large. In addition to the inspection and handling of violating boats and ships, the force also increased the channeling of boats and boats and reminded shops of encroachment and violations.
Inland waterway transport inspectors patrol on Yen stream.
During the festival, Mr. Bui Ngoc Tan affirmed: “Following the direction of the City People’s Committee and leaders of the Department of Transport, the transport inspector will do his best to maintain continuous patrols and control throughout the occasion. At the beginning of this spring, there should be no waterway traffic accidents, while maintaining order and protecting the interests of people and tourists taking boats to visit the relic of Huong Pagoda.”
Strictly obey
PV’s Note CommunicationOn the morning of January 27, hundreds of boats and boats moved on Yen stream to bring passengers in and out of Perfume Pagoda. The situation of waterway traffic as well as road traffic in the area is safe and convenient.
This year, 100% of passengers coming to Huong Pagoda will park their cars at the pre-arranged parking lots, then move along 3 routes by tram or walk before getting off the boat or boat to the temple.
Mr. Le Van Hung residing in Ung Hoa district, Hanoi shared: “I came to Huong Pagoda after 2 years of the Covid-19 epidemic. This year, the number of visitors is quite large, but it is arranged and channeled from afar, so it is very convenient to come to the temple. Besides, the relic management board sells e-tickets, so it also reduces congestion in the area to the temple.”
One case of a passenger ferry with a roof was ordered to be dismantled.
To ensure the safety of himself and his family, Mr. Le Van Hung chose to travel by boat with lifebuoy, strictly obeying the regulations for passengers when moving into the temple.
“The functional forces as well as the management board of the relic are constantly patrolling and broadcasting propaganda, so our people are also more secure when traveling by boat or boat to Huong Pagoda” – Mr. Le Van Hung shared more. .
Ms. Nguyen Thi Ly, a ferry driver bringing tourists to Huong Pagoda, said: “We have been continuously propagated by the Management Board of the relic site as well as the functional forces, through which, our awareness has been raised to improve our awareness of the situation. ensure the safety of themselves and especially passengers”.
According to Ms. Ly, before entering the Huong Pagoda festival season, the boat owners signed a commitment to comply with the provisions of the Law with the inspection force of inland waterway transport. In addition, do not carry more than the prescribed number of passengers.
“We also met many groups of tourists who suggested to go with the same boat, however, due to exceeding the number of people, we decided to divide the guests to other boats to ensure safety” – Ms. Nguyen Thi Ly shared.
Together with the Traffic Police, the My Duc District Police, the Hanoi Department of Transport has strengthened two working groups of the Road Transport Inspection Team, coordinated with the local Transport Inspection Team, to ensure the remote traffic separation. avoid congestion. At the same time, strictly maintain order and civilization, do not let shops encroach on the roadside, and storks lure passengers to visit the Huong pagoda festival.