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Hanoi moves to make buses and metro more attractive to commuters

Hanoi launches a campaign to improve service quality on buses and metro lines and encourage residents to use public transport.

Ho Chi Minh City launches public e-bike service to promote green transport

The Ho Chi Minh City Management Centre of Public Transport under the municipal Department of Construction launched a public electric bicycle service on March 15, marking a new step in efforts to expand green urban mobility.

Ho Chi Minh City offers free metro, bus rides on election day

Residents in Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy free rides on Metro Line No.1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien) and bus services on March 15 to facilitate local voters' travel on election day.

Ho Chi Minh City to launch 25 electric bus routes from March 1

From March 1, Ho Chi Minh City will operate 25 new electric bus routes, further expanding its green transport network and reinforcing its commitment to a modern, eco-friendly urban future.

Foreign experts impressed as Vietnam’s century-old railway runs 40 trains daily

Although Vietnam’s railway infrastructure is largely based on a 1,000mm single-track system built more than a century ago, it still operates 20 train pairs per day - equivalent to 40 individual services - during the Tet (Lunar New Year) peak season.

Deputy Prime Minister wants to ban double-decker sleeper buses

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on January 27 chaired a meeting regarding a draft to amend and supplement decrees in road transport management.

Ho Chi Minh City rolls out free Friday bus travel via e-wallets

Bus passengers in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to ride free every Friday throughout 2026 when paying fares through e-wallets, the city’s Public Transport Management Centre announced on February 4.

Free bus and metro rides in HCMC on New Year’s Day

In celebration of the New Year 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will offer free rides on all public buses and the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line on January 1.

HCM City curbs pollution through transition to green transport

Together with metro expansion, HCM City will continue to enlarge its electric and green bus network, targeting a public transport share of 15–20% of travel demand.

First public electric bus route in Con Dao Special Zone starts December 25

Electric bus Route No. 173 runs through 39 passenger pick-up and drop-off points, directly linking two locations with high travel demand — Con Dao Airport and Con Dao Market.

Ho Chi Minh City charts roadmap to green public transport

HCM City is implementing a project to convert its bus fleet to electric vehicles, underscoring its commitment to environmentally friendly public transport.

Biometric fare gates and digital ID go live on Hanoi’s metro

On the morning of December 5, Hanoi officially launched a biometric identification, digital ID, and cashless payment system on the Cat Linh–Ha Dong urban railway (line 2A).

Ho Chi Minh City to build nine new metro lines by 2027

Ho Chi Minh City will begin work on nine metro lines worth $44 billion by 2027 to build a 355 km urban rail system.

Contactless NAPAS card payment system launched on buses

By using NAPAS cards, passengers no longer need to purchase paper tickets or load money onto separate cards, thus reducing boarding times, queues, and the use of cash.

Exploring Hanoi by public transport: fresh boost for tourism

As cultural industries grow rapidly, Hanoi is opening a new direction for tourism by combining sightseeing with modern public transport such as metro lines and buses.

Airlines, railways ramp up services ahead of National Day

In addition to increasing flights on high-demand routes, especially those to and from Hanoi around the holiday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has instructed carriers to strictly comply with domestic air transport pricing regulations.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes over USD 40 billion for metro development

Following the administrative merger, Ho Chi Minh City’s urban rail network has expanded from 355 km to more than 1,000 km, posing significant challenges in securing investment capital.

Hanoi to add 1,000 buses to meet travel surge during National Day holiday

Hanoi Transport Station JSC plans to add 1,000 buses to best meet public travel demand during the National Day holiday from August 30 to September 2.

Hanoi announces extensive road closures for September 2 parade

Traffic police release full schedule and affected streets for National Day celebrations.

Hanoi pilots electric bus route for sightseeing in city center

The new electric bus line will serve key attractions in Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh districts until the end of 2025.