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Why my wealthy friend won't buy a car, and what it says about Vietnam traffic problems

Why my wealthy friend won't buy a car, and what it says about Vietnam traffic problems

One of my friends, despite owning assets worth nearly half a million dollars, has firmly decided against buying a car. Instead, he relies on a motorbike for short distances and ride-hailing cars for longer trips.
Motorbikes will remain Vietnam's primary means of transport for another 20 years

Motorbikes will remain Vietnam's primary means of transport for another 20 years

HCMC targets 355 km metro expansion in next decade

HCMC targets 355 km metro expansion in next decade

Hanoi proposes metro line that replaces BRT

Hanoi proposes metro line that replaces BRT

Hanoi plans to build a metro line on Le Van Luong Street to replace the existing BRT (bus rapid transit) line, as part of its quest to increase public transport options.
November 18, 2023 | 05:42 am PT
Hanoi's second metro line to partly open next April

Hanoi's second metro line to partly open next April

The elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line will open on Reunification Day-Labor Day holiday next year (April 30-May 1, 2024).
November 16, 2023 | 05:30 pm PT
Vietnamese are stuck with their motorbikes

Vietnamese are stuck with their motorbikes

I used to drive my motorbike 30 km from home to work, and I always came early. But recently when my back pain forced me to stay at a friend's place, just 7 km from the office, to shorten my travel, I've started to be late.
November 3, 2023 | 04:00 pm PT
Hanoi rolls out public bicycle sharing service in inner districts

Hanoi rolls out public bicycle sharing service in inner districts

Residents in the capital city of Hanoi can experience public bicycle-sharing service in inner districts from August.
August 16, 2023 | 06:25 pm PT
My daughter must drive a motorbike to school as the bus is too much hassle

My daughter must drive a motorbike to school as the bus is too much hassle

My daughter took a bus to school every day for the past two years until it all became too much.
August 14, 2023 | 05:02 pm PT
Vietnam cities need to separate buses from motorbikes

Vietnam cities need to separate buses from motorbikes

Traffic in Hanoi and Saigon will never get better so long as public buses still have to share lanes with motorbikes, the cities' most common means of transport.
July 19, 2023 | 10:31 pm PT
People are too harsh on public buses

People are too harsh on public buses

I have seen many people condemning Vietnamese public buses on social media, blaming them for traffic jams and accidents.
July 18, 2023 | 04:40 pm PT
Vietnam expats complain about healthcare service, public transport

Vietnam expats complain about healthcare service, public transport

Expats said they found it difficult to get healthcare access in Vietnam and complained of a lack of public transport in the country as well, according to a survey.
July 11, 2023 | 07:51 pm PT
More public bikes proposed for downtown HCMC

More public bikes proposed for downtown HCMC

The Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Public Transport Management Center proposed that seven public bike stations be added in District 1.
April 3, 2023 | 12:01 am PT
Taking the bus can make you miserable

Taking the bus can make you miserable

I often take the public bus, but many times, it has been a painful, intimidating experience.
March 16, 2023 | 05:00 pm PT
Calculating a solution to traffic congestion: bus is the answer

Calculating a solution to traffic congestion: bus is the answer

It is impossible to expand roads in major cities to prevent congestion, so the only way to increase their capacity is public transportation – the bus, in particular.
November 10, 2022 | 04:41 am PT
Private vehicles cannot be part of Vietnam's long-term traffic strategy

Private vehicles cannot be part of Vietnam's long-term traffic strategy

I live in Sydney, the city with the highest population and vehicle density in Australia. I can drive my car, or take a bus or the metro to commute to work.
October 5, 2022 | 04:34 pm PT
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