This morning (October 25), the People's Committee of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City held a conference to summarize the pilot and expand the sidewalk rental for business services on 52 qualified streets.

Since 5 months ago, this district has piloted sidewalk rental on 11 streets. As a result, there have been 374 cases of sidewalk rental registration for business purposes, with the total collected fees being more than 810 million VND.

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District 1 leaders and wards signed an agreement to expand sidewalk rentals. Photo: VQ

Mr. Vu Nguyen Quang Vinh - Vice Chairman of District 1 People's Committee - assessed that the pilot sidewalk fee collection has contributed to improving urban order, creating a neater landscape, ensuring safe and clear walkways for pedestrians without affecting general traffic. In addition, the application of technology in sidewalk management has helped reduce administrative procedures, saving costs and human resources.

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Mac Dinh Chi Street, Da Kao Ward is a new street with sidewalk and roadway rentals. Photo: Tuan Kiet

In the coming time, according to Mr. Chung, District 1 will organize sidewalk rentals on 52 routes (including 41 new routes compared to the pilot phase). These routes all meet infrastructure requirements and do not affect traffic.

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The sidewalk of Vo Thi Sau Street, Tan Dinh Ward is painted to wait for leasing. Photo: Tuan Kiet

"When 52 routes are deployed simultaneously, the workload of the wards will increase 4 times compared to the pilot period. Therefore, during the implementation period, it is very necessary to have the awareness of compliance of organizations and individuals. Relevant agencies and units must also strengthen supervision and management," Mr. Vinh emphasized.

List of streets with the most sidewalk rentals in Ho Chi Minh City after two weeks of piloting

List of streets with the most sidewalk rentals in Ho Chi Minh City after two weeks of piloting

During the two-week pilot program to collect fees for temporary use of a portion of the sidewalk, the central district of Ho Chi Minh City received 180 cases of people registering to rent, with an estimated cost of nearly 750 million VND.
Central districts of Ho Chi Minh City simultaneously renovated nearly 80 sidewalks and alleys.

Central districts of Ho Chi Minh City simultaneously renovated nearly 80 sidewalks and alleys.

12 sidewalks and 64 alleys in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City that were degraded were renovated and paved with granite at a cost of nearly 220 billion VND to create beauty and ensure traffic safety.
How are the sidewalks in central districts of Ho Chi Minh City after two weeks of pilot rental?

How are the sidewalks in central districts of Ho Chi Minh City after two weeks of pilot rental?

The streets of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, after applying the pilot program of 'sidewalk rental' have become more open, making it easier and more comfortable for people and tourists to walk.