Phone app helps report waterways violations

The Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration (VIWA) has launched a free mobile phone application, called Viwa Alert, which allows users to report water traffic law violations.

A screenshot of the VIWA Alert app

If a Viwa Alert user witnesses illegal actions at a port or during administrative procedures, they can take photos and send them directly to VIWA.

A VIWA representative said based on reports collected, the body would take suitable solutions to facilitate passengers and service providers.

(Source: VNA)