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Ho Chi Minh City: Free bus fares drive increase in bus, metro ridership

According to Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Public Transport Management Centre Le Hoan, the bus network operated nearly 478,000 trips in July, serving more than 8.48 million passengers. Weekly growth accelerated throughout the month, rising from 33% in the first week to 45% in the fourth week.

Free buses mark new chapter for Ho Chi Minh City's public transport

For Ho Chi Minh City, expanding public transport will help ease traffic congestion, reduce emissions, lessen environmental pressures and, at the same time, provide practical support for low-income residents by lowering living costs and improving access to employment opportunities.

Free bus fares expected to encourage shift away from private vehicles

From July 1, Ho Chi Minh City will waive fares on 134 bus routes, including 109 subsidised and 25 non-subsidised services, with the policy remaining in effect through the end of 2026.

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.