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Low buildings should make way for public transport, greenery in HCMC: experts

Low buildings should make way for public transport, greenery in HCMC: experts

HCMC should opt for more skyscrapers to make way for public transport and trees, according to a member of the HCMC Traffic and Urban Advisory Council.
Bike sharing, the latest alternative to driving in downtown HCMC

Bike sharing, the latest alternative to driving in downtown HCMC

Mobike offers a glimpse of the future of bike-sharing in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, where the service can really take off.
December 26, 2020 | 08:48 am GMT+7
Hanoi metro test run for safety evaluation finally begins

Hanoi metro test run for safety evaluation finally begins

The Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line started a 20-day test run on Saturday for safety evaluation, the final requirement for the start of commercial operations.
December 12, 2020 | 11:19 am GMT+7
Get tough with private transportation means, HCMC advised

Get tough with private transportation means, HCMC advised

Imposing tolls and fees on private vehicles is a drastic but necessary measure to fund and promote public transportation, experts say.
November 13, 2020 | 11:25 am GMT+7
HCMC’s eastern city transport development needs $13 billion

HCMC’s eastern city transport development needs $13 billion

HCMC needs VND300 trillion ($12.92 billion) over the next 10 years to build transport infrastructure for its new “city within the city.”
November 02, 2020 | 08:06 am GMT+7
A peek inside HCMC’s first metro train

A peek inside HCMC’s first metro train

HCMC’s first three-car metro train, with a passenger capacity of 930, is fully installed and ready for service.
October 13, 2020 | 06:50 pm GMT+7
Three cars for HCMC’s 1st metro route arrive

Three cars for HCMC’s 1st metro route arrive

Three of 51 Japanese-made cars meant for HCMC’s first metro line arrived at a city port on Thursday.
October 08, 2020 | 09:26 am GMT+7
New bike sharing scheme proposed for downtown HCMC

New bike sharing scheme proposed for downtown HCMC

The municipal Transport Department has proposed a new bike sharing scheme for downtown HCMC with 43 stations and 400 bikes to encourage public transportation.
October 04, 2020 | 10:08 am GMT+7
HCMC transport department proposes 5 electric bus routes

HCMC transport department proposes 5 electric bus routes

The HCMC Department of Transport has submitted a proposal to city authorities to expand public transportation with an all-electric fleet on five routes.
September 29, 2020 | 10:28 am GMT+7
Public transport to Da Nang suspended further

Public transport to Da Nang suspended further

The suspension of public transport, including flights, to Da Nang continues until further notice as the city still grapples with the Covid-19 outbreak.
August 12, 2020 | 12:53 pm GMT+7
HCMC to collect downtown toll from cars

HCMC to collect downtown toll from cars

HCMC will collect downtown toll from cars and zone motorbikes for five years (2021-2025) to promote public transportation and reduce traffic congestion.
July 12, 2020 | 10:00 am GMT+7
HCMC seeks to revive public buses with new operators

HCMC seeks to revive public buses with new operators

HCMC plans to invite bids for 45 bus routes with new criteria for service quality as it seeks to revive usage of public transport.
July 10, 2020 | 12:02 pm GMT+7
HCMC mulls cashless minibus lines

HCMC mulls cashless minibus lines

The HCMC transport department has proposed the deployment of six minibus lines through the city’s industrial, urban areas and key traffic points.
July 10, 2020 | 08:14 am GMT+7
HCMC bus service fails to attract more passengers despite increased subsidy

HCMC bus service fails to attract more passengers despite increased subsidy

Losing out to ride hailing operators and social distancing, amongst others, HCMC bus services are struggling to reroute impacts of low demand.
June 29, 2020 | 08:28 am GMT+7
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