Thanh Buoi Bus Company truck overturn is not new news, but this company’s illegal operations are still bustling. This article will analyze in detail the “underground” operations of Thanh Buoi, legal violations, and potential hazards behind them.
Thanh Buoi is not registered to operate fixed-route passenger transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat, but every day there are still hundreds of passenger trips on this route. This is disguised “illegal bus” activity, posing many traffic safety risks. The tragic accident on National Highway 20 on September 30, 2023, which killed 5 people and injured 4 others caused by a Thanh Buoi bus, is the clearest proof of this danger.
Passenger ticket of Thanh Buoi, costing 280,000 VND for the Da Lat – Ho Chi Minh City route.
Disguised “Clandestine Bus Stations” and Illegal Passenger Pick-ups
Thanh Buoi has established many illegal “clandestine bus stations” to pick up and drop off passengers. In Da Lat, the passenger pick-up point at 6 Lu Gia operates like a regular bus station, while other bus companies must go to the bus station 10km away. In Ho Chi Minh City, after sleeper buses were banned from entering the inner city, Thanh Buoi set up “clandestine bus stations” on Mai Chi Tho Street, Thu Duc District, and many other locations.
Thanh Buoi bus illegally picking up passengers on Mai Chi Tho Street, Thu Duc City.
Disguised Contract Vehicles and Regulatory Violations
Thanh Buoi operates under the guise of contract and tourist vehicles, but in reality, they gather individual passengers and run fixed routes. This violates Decree 10/2020/ND-CP, which stipulates that contract vehicles are not allowed to perform more than 30% of the total trips with overlapping starting and ending points in a month and are not allowed to pick up individual passengers.
Accident of Thanh Buoi bus: The dangers were forewarned – Photo 3.
Disguised passenger pick-up point like a bus station of Thanh Buoi at 6 Lu Gia, Da Lat.
Consequences and Handling
The tragic accident on September 30 was a consequence of illegal operations and lack of control over Thanh Buoi. The driver who caused the accident was in the process of having his driver’s license revoked. The Prime Minister has requested an investigation to clarify the causes and strictly handle violations. The driver has been arrested and Thanh Buoi bus company is undergoing a comprehensive inspection.
Image of Thanh Buoi contract bus picking up and dropping off passengers at a fixed location for many years.
Conclusion
Thanh Buoi Bus Company truck overturn is a wake-up call about the situation of illegal transport operations, disregarding the law. Stronger measures are needed to thoroughly handle this situation, ensuring passenger safety and traffic order and safety. Inspection, strict sanctions, and strengthened management of passenger transport operations are necessary to prevent unfortunate accidents from happening.
