Hanoi regularly suffers from gridlock during peak hours as millions of vehicles take to the streets.


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The number of private cars used in the city is growing rapidly. This photo was captured on Dao Tan street at 18:00.




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As one can see, buses and private cars take up the majority of road space.




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Traffic jams are a common sight for Hanoians who travel in rush hour.




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Many people vie to switch lanes at an intersection between Lieu Giai and Dao Tan.




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Tran Duy Hung street is a problem area for traffic and regularly suffers from overcrowding.




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Motorbike drivers use the pavements on Le Van Luong street to try and avoid traffic. 




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A long line of vehicles on Lang street.




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Nguyen Chi Thanh Street as seen at 18:30.




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The roads leading to one of the city’s ring roads during rush hour.




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