Viet Nam Gender in Transport Profile 2026
VIET NAM
GENDER IN TRANSPORT PROFILE
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Background
This 2026 edition of the Gender in Transport Profiles revisits and updates the initial release, transforming it into a more interactive and data-rich resource. Developed in partnership with the Asia Pacific Road Safety Observatory, this edition offers a deeper perspective on how gender shapes transport systems across Asia-Pacific economies.
The profiles examine women's participation in the transport workforce, comparing representation across countries and relative to other economic sectors, while also assessing gender wage disparities and how these relate to national income levels. They further explore how road injuries and fatalities affect vulnerable groups differently, as well as how access to transport, mobility opportunities, and leadership roles in the sector vary by gender. Together, these dimensions provide a more comprehensive picture of structural gaps, safety risks, and areas of progress.
Released during Women's Month in March 2026, the profiles are designed for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. By consolidating official and vetted data into an accessible interactive format, they support evidence-based dialogue and the development of more inclusive, gender-responsive transport policies across Asia.
To complement the country profiles, ATO also presents three regional gender snapshots highlighting employment, wage patterns, and road safety trends across Asia-Pacific:
- Employment in Transport
- Gender Wage Patterns
- Road Safety and Vulnerability
Employment in the transport sector
Access to internet
Road safety
Global Gender Gap
Other indicators
Policy Landscape
Gender inclusive infrastructure and service design
| improve service conditions of public transport in keeping with the conditions of people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children Evaluate and scale up exemplary lines of public transport vehicles which are accessible to people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children. | NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA | 2017 |
| improve service conditions of public transport in keeping with the conditions of people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children implement policies on the exemption, reduction of public transport fares and service fees for people with disabilities and children as provided for by law Accelerate the improvement, repair and upgrading of access paths to stations, stops, terminals, toilet facilities, transport means for people with disabilities Evaluate and scale up exemplary lines of public transport vehicles which are accessible to people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children. Communicate with and educate bus drivers and assistants on how to help disabled passengers Guide, inspect, oversee the implementation of codes, standards on transport access; ensure that all public transport works, projects comply with codes, standards on access for people with disabilities. | NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA | 2017 |
| Develop an urban transport infrastructure and public transport system fitted to the development level; sustain, consolidate, upgrade the existing transport network in order for it to meet the required technical requirements and standards. improve service conditions of public transport in keeping with the conditions of people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children Guide, inspect, oversee the implementation of codes, standards on transport access; ensure that all public transport works, projects comply with codes, standards on access for people with disabilities. | NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA | 2017 |
General transport improvement for elderly, children, or persons with disabilities
| improve service conditions of public transport in keeping with the conditions of people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children Evaluate and scale up exemplary lines of public transport vehicles which are accessible to people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children. | NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA | 2017 |
| improve service conditions of public transport in keeping with the conditions of people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children implement policies on the exemption, reduction of public transport fares and service fees for people with disabilities and children as provided for by law Accelerate the improvement, repair and upgrading of access paths to stations, stops, terminals, toilet facilities, transport means for people with disabilities Evaluate and scale up exemplary lines of public transport vehicles which are accessible to people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children. Communicate with and educate bus drivers and assistants on how to help disabled passengers Guide, inspect, oversee the implementation of codes, standards on transport access; ensure that all public transport works, projects comply with codes, standards on access for people with disabilities. | NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA | 2017 |
| Develop an urban transport infrastructure and public transport system fitted to the development level; sustain, consolidate, upgrade the existing transport network in order for it to meet the required technical requirements and standards. improve service conditions of public transport in keeping with the conditions of people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children Guide, inspect, oversee the implementation of codes, standards on transport access; ensure that all public transport works, projects comply with codes, standards on access for people with disabilities. | NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA | 2017 |
Public transport improvement - General
| improve service conditions of public transport in keeping with the conditions of people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children Evaluate and scale up exemplary lines of public transport vehicles which are accessible to people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children. | NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA | 2017 |
| improve service conditions of public transport in keeping with the conditions of people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children implement policies on the exemption, reduction of public transport fares and service fees for people with disabilities and children as provided for by law Accelerate the improvement, repair and upgrading of access paths to stations, stops, terminals, toilet facilities, transport means for people with disabilities Evaluate and scale up exemplary lines of public transport vehicles which are accessible to people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children. Communicate with and educate bus drivers and assistants on how to help disabled passengers Guide, inspect, oversee the implementation of codes, standards on transport access; ensure that all public transport works, projects comply with codes, standards on access for people with disabilities. | NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA | 2017 |
| Develop an urban transport infrastructure and public transport system fitted to the development level; sustain, consolidate, upgrade the existing transport network in order for it to meet the required technical requirements and standards. improve service conditions of public transport in keeping with the conditions of people with disabilities, elderly people, women and children Guide, inspect, oversee the implementation of codes, standards on transport access; ensure that all public transport works, projects comply with codes, standards on access for people with disabilities. | NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA | 2017 |
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