.Major arteries leading to the city centre become congested as of January 2 afternoon.
Long lines of vehicles throng the Phap Van – Cau Gie expressway into the city centre.
Heavy traffic builds up in the afternoon when a large number of vehicles travel along the expressway into the city centre.
Most of the vehicles move very slowly.
Thousands of vehicles make a long line thronging the expressway.
In late afternoon, serious congestion is reported in various sections of Giai Phong, Nguyen Xien, Khuat Duy Tien, Xuan Thuy and Cau Giay roads.
My Dinh Bus Station, the largest of its kind in Hanoi, sees a surge in the number of passengers on January 2.
Most of the passengers bringing with them personal belongings come from neighbouring provinces.
Hundreds of passengers wait for a bus to their destinations, making key bus routes overloaded.
Many feel exhausted for having to wait for a bus for more than an hour.
Most of buses are packed with returnees from the New Year holiday break..
Many passengers feel exhausted after travelling a long distance from their hometown.
Ride-hailing drivers wait outside the bus station, causing traffic congestion at peak hours.