Ho Chi Minh City plans free bus travel through end of 2026
The city's People's Committee has proposed allocating an additional 665 billion VND (about 26 million USD) to cover 100% of bus fares during the six-month period.
HCM City mulls free bus services to ease congestion, boost green mobility
Ho Chi Minh City currently offers free bus rides for residents aged 60 and above, costing an estimated 1.7 trillion VND (over 64.5 million USD) annually. Extending the policy to all passengers will require around 7 trillion VND per year from the local budget.