Hundreds of motorbike driver partners for ride-hailing and delivery apps protested in Jakarta on August 29 to demand better work conditions and a firm legal standing.

The holder of an oversea flight ticket must meet specific requirements to go through checkpoints to an international airport, according to a document signed by Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan on August 11 detailing instructions on procedures for those who want to go to international airports to go abroad.

Drivers who try to cheat in driving tests or buy fake driving licences would face a five year driving ban.

A number of drivers who used to work with the ride-hailing company Uber say they are uncertain about their futures after the company closed here last week.

Stiffer penalties for more than 100 traffic violations take effect this month, generating much public attention.

More than 200 drivers were caught on camera violating traffic regulations, the Hanoi Traffic Police Division reported 10 days after the surveillance camera programme went into effect.