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Constant struggles with traffic jams and flooding make me doubt the value of Saigon life

Constant struggles with traffic jams and flooding make me doubt the value of Saigon life

As Ho Chi Minh City entered the rainy season, I've been facing a daily ordeal of heavy rain, traffic jams, and flooding.
Hanoi suspends public transportation to 37 localities

Hanoi suspends public transportation to 37 localities

Saigon 1st metro line completion pushed back to 2022

Saigon 1st metro line completion pushed back to 2022

Saigon's second metro line to miss land clearance deadline

Saigon's second metro line to miss land clearance deadline

Problems with compensation policies and a lack of funds will prevent timely land clearance for the second metro line in HCMC.
December 17, 2020 | 05:11 pm PT
Transportation projects that can fast track HCMC's Thu Duc City

Transportation projects that can fast track HCMC's Thu Duc City

At least eight major transportation projects gain urgency after HCMC gets an unprecedented parliamentary go-ahead for its ‘city within a city.’
December 12, 2020 | 05:00 pm PT
Hanoi's first metro line to start final 20-day test run

Hanoi's first metro line to start final 20-day test run

Hanoi’s first metro route is scheduled to commence 20-day safety evaluation in early December prior to entering commercial operation next year.
November 18, 2020 | 03:17 am PT
A close look at Vietnam's largest bus station in HCMC

A close look at Vietnam's largest bus station in HCMC

Workers are scurrying to clean up HCMC’s new Mien Dong (Eastern Region) Bus Station, scheduled to open this Saturday after several delays.
October 7, 2020 | 05:41 pm PT
Covid-19 hurts public bus service in HCMC

Covid-19 hurts public bus service in HCMC

Three months since social distancing measures were eased, 29 million commuters have utilized public bus services in HCMC, down 38 percent year-on-year.
August 13, 2020 | 12:27 am PT
HCMC resumes public bus services

HCMC resumes public bus services

Public buses in HCMC will resume operations on 72 routes Monday after a Covid-19 induced break of more than a month. 
May 3, 2020 | 05:57 am PT
Exclusive bus lanes only during certain hours: Hanoi transport department

Exclusive bus lanes only during certain hours: Hanoi transport department

Giving exclusive spaces to public buses might not be necessary but they must have priority during rush hours, a top Hanoi transport official says.
September 29, 2019 | 07:26 pm PT
Hanoi begins wifi-equipped bus service to airport

Hanoi begins wifi-equipped bus service to airport

Hanoi will start a new bus service from Ha Dong District to Noi Bai International Airport this Saturday, the Hanoi Transport Company announced.
June 6, 2019 | 05:41 pm PT
Hanoi to launch second double-decker bus route

Hanoi to launch second double-decker bus route

Hanoi’s second double-decker route will hit the streets Friday, despite the first one failing to find enough passengers.
November 28, 2018 | 11:52 pm PT
Living in small alleys? HCMC buses may still pick you up

Living in small alleys? HCMC buses may still pick you up

HCMC's Center for Traffic Management has recommended that the city operate mini buses for last-mile transit into alleys and narrow roads.
September 16, 2018 | 10:47 pm PT
Hanoi’s first fast bus system still a work in progress

Hanoi’s first fast bus system still a work in progress

Many new facilities have already broken down while the dedicated lanes are occupied by other vehicles.
January 9, 2017 | 11:09 pm PT
 
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