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Vietnam free bus fare rollout
Overview
In early July 2026, Vietnamese cities that had introduced free bus‑fare policies were reported to be facing rider confusion over the new system. Within the month, the effects of the policy in Ho Chi Minh City became evident: bus ridership jumped 39% and Metro Line 1 saw a 15% increase year‑on‑year. The municipal Department of Construction recorded 478,000 bus trips serving over 8.48 million passengers in July, with weekly growth accelerating from 33% to 45%. To maintain momentum, a lucky‑draw promotion at six stations offered VND 40 million in vouchers, which was well received by commuters.
Entities
Le Hoan · Ho Chi Minh City · Nguyen Thi Hong · Le Minh Triet · Public Transport Management Centre
Timeline
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18 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesHo Chi Minh City sees surge in bus and metro ridership after free fare policyFree bus fares in Ho Chi Minh City boosted bus ridership 39% and Metro Line 1 usage 15%, alongside a VND 40 million lucky‑draw incentive for passengers.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesVietnamese cities' free bus fare policies encounter rider confusionHanoi and Ho Chi Minh City roll out free bus fare schemes, but riders still face charges and ID scans due to unclear implementation.
Sources
en.vietnamplus.vn · forums.hfboards.com