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Route 02 connects downtown Ben Thanh Market with Mien Tay Bus Station from where passengers travel on to Mekong Delta, route 11 runs from Ben Thanh to Dam Sen, a theme park in District 11, while route 144 links Mien Tay Bus Station with Nhieu Loc Residential Area in Tan Phu District. … [Read more...] about HCMC terminates three more subsidized bus routes, citing loss

HCM City to invest in public transport in new residential areas The HCM City Department of Transport has asked the city's People’s Committee to outline plans for investment in public transport in new residential areas, including new bus lanes, in an aim to reduce traffic congestion. … [Read more...] about HCM City to open public bidding for bus routes

In a related move, the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam has said it would ban cars from the second level of the bridge from the end of the month. Motorbikes and trains on the first level of the bridge will be allowed to operate as normal. … [Read more...] about Hanoi to adjust 16 bus routes due to Thang Long Bridge repair

When the three routes are closed, the city would have 129 bus routes, including 91 subsidised, meeting around 9% of the city’s total travel demand. Since late 2018, many bus routes in HCM City have ceased because of the low passenger number, causing big losses. HCM City has approved VND1.3 trillion (USD56.52 million) in bus subsidies this year. The rapid growth of app-based ride-hailing services like Grab and GoViet has created tough competition for public transport. People prefer cars, especially for short trips, because of the convenience they offer. In the 2014-2018 period, the city saw an on-year decline of bus passengers. Public buses in HCM City only carried 255 million passengers last year, a drop of 12.1% from 2018. Laodong/Dtinews … [Read more...] about More bus routes in HCM City suspended

The ticket prices will be VND30,000 to VND40,000 during rush hours and VND10,000 to VND30,000 during other times. The new routes will connect new urban areas and industrial parks with the city's transportation network. Customers must install the mobile phone app Godee to book seat and travel time. Only cashless payments like credit cards, ATM cards and online wallets are accepted. The bus will only stop to pick up passengers if there are orders on the app. According to the Department of Transport, since HCM City has many narrow streets and alleyways, many people are unable to access public transport. The mini-buses will not receive subsidies from the government and are suitable for the plan to call for private investments to develop public transportation to reduce congestion. The proposed ticket prices are considered competitive and will not affect other buses. The mini-buses will help strengthen and expand the public transportation network. The plan is also a part of a project to … [Read more...] about HCM City to pilot new mini-bus routes