Hanoi aims to increase the share of public transport to at least 30% of total travel demand by 2030 as part of efforts to ease worsening urban traffic congestion, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

In an effort to encourage citizens to use public transport, HCMC is developing a plan to spend VND7 trillion per year to provide free bus fares for all residents.

Ho Chi Minh City is weighing a plan to waive bus fares for all residents as part of a broader push to curb traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang said at a meeting on April 1.

The Hanoi Centre for Traffic Management and Operation has proposed a plan to adjust and strengthen the city's bus network to reduce emissions and promote sustainable urban transport development.

Rising fuel costs are reshaping commuting habits in Ho Chi Minh City, with more residents turning to metro lines and buses for daily travel.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.