More than 590,000 vehicles with empty electronic toll collection (ETC) accounts have been identified as a key factor causing congestion at BOT toll stations.

A representative from the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) reported that in 2024, the four expressways managed by VEC - Noi Bai-Lao Cai, Cau Gie-Ninh Binh, Da Nang-Quang Ngai, and Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay - served over 67.4 million vehicles.

Among these, the Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway saw the highest traffic volume, with 23.2 million vehicles using the route in 2024.

Despite improvements in toll collection systems, congestion remains a problem during holidays, Tet, and weekends. This is particularly evident on routes such as Cau Gie-Ninh Binh and Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay, where traffic surges and accidents contribute to delays.

Sections from Km12+000 to Km23+000 (Long Thanh to Ho Chi Minh City) and Km4+000 to Km12+000 (Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh) frequently experience traffic jams, even during regular morning and afternoon hours.

A significant issue highlighted by VEC is the high number of vehicles with insufficient funds in their ETC accounts. Over 590,000 such cases were recorded in 2024, causing disruptions and safety risks at toll stations where vehicles are expected to move at high speeds.

N. Huyen