Ho Chi Minh City to offer free bus rides on 134 routes from July 1
Ho Chi Minh City 14:13 23/06/2026Starting July 1, all passengers on 134 bus routes currently operating in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to travel free of charge, with the program set to run through December 31, according to the city’s Management Center of Public Transport.
Hanoi denies reports of free bus rides for all residents
Vietnam News 16:49 04/04/2026The Hanoi Department of Construction has rejected recent media reports claiming that the city plans to make bus services free for all residents, saying the information is inaccurate and has caused public misunderstanding.
Double-decker buses might be penalized for illegal stopping in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:10 08/02/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Road Traffic Infrastructure Management Center under the municipal Department of Construction has proposed strict penalties against open-top double-decker buses that illegally stop and park while picking up and dropping off passengers in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, citing repeated violations of traffic regulations and risks to public safety.
Ho Chi Minh City offers free bus rides on Fridays in 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 17:20 05/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City offers free bus rides every Friday in 2026 to passengers who pay fares using approved cashless payment methods, the city’s Management Center of Public Transport said.
Nearly half of Ho Chi Minh City buses now use clean energy
Ho Chi Minh City 17:04 20/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City currently has around 2,325 buses in operation, of which 1,082 run on clean energy, accounting for nearly 46.5 percent of the total fleet.
Free metro, bus rides ring in 2026 as Ho Chi Minh City residents flock to public transport
Ho Chi Minh City 10:04 02/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City offered free rides on all public transport services, including the metro and buses, on January 1 (Thursday), to mark the New Year, drawing large crowds and creating a lively atmosphere across the city.
Vietnam's major gas distributor assures supply as businesses fear CNG disruptions from 2026
Vietnam News 15:17 26/12/2025PV GAS D, a major gas distributor in Vietnam, has confirmed it will continue supplying natural gas to customers. However, industrial users and compressed natural gas (CNG) bus operators in Ho Chi Minh City remain concerned about potential supply and price disruptions from 2026 that could affect hundreds of factories and public transport vehicles.
3 killed, several injured as Hanoi-bound passenger bus overturns
Vietnam News 16:45 13/10/2025A passenger bus overturned at noon on Monday in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam while en route to Hanoi, leaving three people dead and several others injured, according to local authorities.
Ho Chi Minh City suspends bus driver after video shows vehicle on sidewalk
Ho Chi Minh City 08:58 08/10/2025A public bus driver in Ho Chi Minh City has been suspended after a video went viral online showing the vehicle partially driving on a sidewalk during midday traffic, authorities said on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City to expand smart ticketing across all public transport
Ho Chi Minh City 14:33 10/09/2025The Ho Chi Minh City administration on Tuesday afternoon held a working session with Mastercard Group to discuss expanding fast, smart ticketing solutions across its public transport systems, including buses and water buses, in addition to the metro.
Ho Chi Minh City offers free bus, metro rides for National Day holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 16:04 30/08/2025Ho Chi Minh City will provide free bus rides on several routes and waive metro fares on Line No. 1 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), encouraging residents to use public transport during the four-day holiday.
