In the last 24 hours, Hoi An city authorities have ramped up the 'Green Tourism' campaign, encouraging tourists to use zero-emission vehicles. The latest update is the expansion of lanes dedicated solely to non-motorized and electric vehicles in the core area of the ancient town. Local electric motorbike rental companies have quickly updated maps of priority routes, helping tourists avoid internal combustion engine restricted zones. Renting an e-bike not only protects the heritage environment but also allows visitors to access small alleys that electric cars or buses cannot reach.
One of the most notable news items is the completion of the smart battery swapping station system along the Da Nang - Hoi An coastal route. Selex Motors has collaborated with convenience stores and major hotels to place 24/7 battery swapping stations. Instead of waiting 3-4 hours to charge, tourists now take less than 2 minutes to swap for a fresh battery, ensuring an uninterrupted journey. VinFast has also launched EVO200 rental packages with improved battery capacity, allowing a travel range of up to 200km per full charge, perfectly meeting the travel needs between the two tourist cities without fear of running out of power midway.
Major rental units like Xanh SM and affiliated dealers in Hoi An have applied a new comprehensive insurance package for e-bike renters. With the surge in Korean and Western tourists, rental contracts now mandatorily integrate accident insurance and civil liability clauses. Rental services also provide standardized helmets and emergency support kits. A key note for tourists is to carefully check the vehicle's condition via the mobile app before receiving it to ensure their rights when returning the bike.
Many companies have launched attractive promotions today. Specifically, the 'Hoi An Discovery' package offers a 20% discount for customers renting for 2 days or more. Some 5-star hotels in the An Bang and Cua Dai beach areas have signed partnerships to provide free electric motorbikes for staying guests or offer 'Room + E-bike' combo packages at extremely preferential prices. The app-based rental trend is also rising sharply, allowing payments via e-wallets or international credit cards, accompanied by discount codes for the first rental.
The final news to note is the tightened control over driving licenses for electric motorbikes with a capacity over 4kW. However, most popular rental models today are designed below this threshold to suit tourists without an A1 international driving license. Additionally, leading rental companies have established 24/7 technical support hotlines. In case of a vehicle breakdown on the road from Da Nang to Hoi An, technical staff commit to being present within 30 minutes to swap the vehicle or fix it on the spot, ensuring a seamless experience for visitors.
20-04-26 13:15:34
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