Tag: "bus fare"
Explainer: Why bus riders in Ho Chi Minh City still need to tap ID, bank cards despite free fares
Ho Chi Minh City 11:00 13/07/2026Although Ho Chi Minh City has waived fares on its public bus network, authorities still require passengers to tap their ID cards, bank cards, or other supported devices when boarding in order to record ridership, a city official said.
Ho Chi Minh City plans free bus travel from July 1 through year-end
Ho Chi Minh City 10:32 20/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City is set to waive bus fares from July 1 through the end of 2026 in a major effort to encourage greater use of public transportation, ease traffic congestion, and reduce environmental pollution.
