Viet Nam’s University of Transport Technology (UTT) and Sapa Thale Company of Germany on Friday signed an agreement on co-operation in training, human resources development, scientific research and transport technology transfer.

On this occasion, a new car-hailing service booking app for smart phones, called “APPP”, was launched. The app was jointly developed by researchers from UTT and Sapa Thale, with funding provided by the German company. The app is expected to make it easier for both passengers and drivers to book car services and seek customers, meeting the increasing transport demand in Viet Nam.

Under the agreement, UTT and Sapa Thale will work together to develop smart traffic solutions to improve public transport systems and reduce their impact on the environment in Viet Nam. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho said the agreement would provide a significant opportunity for UTT to speed its development and international integration, as well as provide high-quality human resources for the transport sector. — VNS