Transport sector records surge in passenger volume: Official
The transport sector has carried 3.35 billion passengers in the past 11 months, a surge of 48.7% year on year, according to Chief of the Office of the Ministry of Transport Nguyen Tri Duc.
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The aviation sector led in the growth rate with an increase of more than 218%. It was followed by the railway sector with a rise of over 198%, and the maritime sector with nearly 58%.
Road transport also posted a rise of nearly 48%, while that of the waterway sector was 43.5%, the official said.
In November alone, the passenger volume was estimated at 283.6 million, up 132.3% year on year.
Meanwhile, in the month, about 1.832 billion tonnes of goods were transport, a rise of 24.6%.
Maritime sector recorded highest growth rate of freight transport with an increase of 29.2%. Waterway transport came second at nearly 29%, while that of road transport was 23%, railway 3.6% and airway 2.9%, Duc added.
(Source: VNA)
