Three electronic-bus routes will soon be put into use in the HCM City centre, Phu My Hung urban area and along Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal.

Nguyen Thanh Phong, chairman of the People’s Committee, has agreed with the Transport Department to pilot the project, using several 12-seat electronic buses on short-distance routes from 5am to 10pm, to serve local residents and tourists.

The first route will operate in District 1, connecting 23/9 Park, Pham Ngu Lao, Cong Truong Me Linh and Hai Ba Trung streets, and Sai Gon Zoo. There are 11 electronic buses on this route.

The second route, which consists of five buses, will run in the Phu My Hung urban area in District 7. Buses will stop by Pham Van Nghi, Tan Phu, Hoang Van Thai and nearby streets.

Three electronic buses will run along Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal, starting from District 1’s Da Kao Ward and ending in District 3’s Ward 7.

The Mai Linh Group, City View Real Estate Company and Sai Gon Boat Company are responsible for operating the electronic-bus service.

This is the first time HCM City has introduced the service. Electronic buses have been in  use in big cities, including Hanoi, Nha Trang, Hue and Da Nang, for years. 

VNS