Expanding bicycle lanes in Ho Chi Minh City requires careful planning: experts
In-Depth 14:54 13/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s recent launch of a dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard has drawn significant public attention.
The future is cycling in Ho Chi Minh City, whether we like it or not
Expat Life 11:31 13/01/2026Riding down Mai Chi Tho Boulevard now means sharing parts of the road with bicycles. Red lanes have been installed – the first of their kind in the city – and they have received a very mixed reaction from commuters and the local community.
From bike lane to bicycle city: Ho Chi Minh City’s long road ahead
In-Depth 09:14 10/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has just opened a pilot bicycle-priority lane along a roughly-six-kilometer stretch of Mai Chi Tho Avenue. It is a welcome experiment, but one that also highlights how far the city still has to go.
Motorbikes encroach on bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:14 05/01/2026Despite clear road markings and signage, the bicycle lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City has been widely encroached upon by motorbikes and cars, posing high safety risks for cyclists.
Ho Chi Minh City faces challenges in developing bicycle lanes due to narrow sidewalks, traffic congestion
Ho Chi Minh City 15:21 03/10/2025Current infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City remains unsuitable for widespread development of bicycle lanes, mainly due to narrow sidewalks and persistent traffic congestion.
Ho Chi Minh City to build dedicated bicycle lanes on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard
Ho Chi Minh City 10:07 23/09/2025Ho Chi Minh City will begin work next month on two dedicated bicycle lanes along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard, aiming to promote safe and eco-friendly commuting, the city’s Urban Traffic Management Center said on Sunday.
Hanoi to introduce maiden bicycle lane next week
Vietnam News 12:17 27/01/2024The route is scheduled to commence operations on February 1
