Drivers of taxi vehicles in Danang City this week have been forbidden from pushing tourist services, according to a document released by the citys People Committee.

The local governments action followed a Thanh Nien article published Feb. 4 criticizing the chaos that ensued following tourist arrivals at the citys port on the cruise ship Seabourn Spirit.

The fresh new tourists were hounded by various vehicles including taxies, motorbike, and pedicabs, the article said.

In order to build a good image of Vietnam for foreigners, the local authorities now promote strict punishment for cases of inappropriate behavior such as impoliteness, cheating, or selling over priced goods and services to foreign tourists.

Thanks to the new regulations, order was restored as two cruise ships Seabourn Spirit and the Topaz- Peace Boat returned to the central city with a total of 2000 visitors.

In the near future, the citys government will mobilize youth volunteer and security forces to Tien Sa airport and Han River stations to assist and protect tourists.

Reported by Dang Ngoc Khoa Translated by Quynh Nhu.