HCM City to invest in public transport in new residential areas

The HCM City Department of Transport has asked the city's People’s Committee to outline plans for investment in public transport in new residential areas, including new bus lanes, in an aim to reduce traffic congestion. 

HCM City's eco-friendly buses face fuel shortage After several years of using eco-friendly compressed natural gas (CNG) to fuel some of its fleet, HCM City’s public bus system is now on the verge of a fuel shortage as the only supplier plans to reduce supply, Tuổi trẻ (Youth) newspaper has reported.

Police begin probe into HCM City public transport management centre fire The HCM City police has begun an investigation into the cause of the fire at the Public Transportation Management Centre’s document storehouse on May 2.

HCM City launches fingerprint scanning programme of students on school buses

The HCM City Public Transport Management Centre has launched a pilot programme to use fingerprint scans on school buses to enable schools to better manage school ridership.

HCM City to raise bus fares

HCM City Public Transport Management Centre has proposed raising the bus fares by VNĐ1,000 (4 US cents) to recover the costs of purchasing new buses.

HCM City mulling free bus tickets to airport on Tết

The HCM City Public Transport Management and Operation Centre wants to offer free tickets on buses running to Tân Sơn Nhất international airport to help ease congestion as Tết (Lunar New Year) draws close.

Hi-tech improves public transport

Public transport management in HCM City has greatly improved compared to five or seven years ago, thanks to modern technologies, experts say.

City introduces new buses with cameras

The HCM City Public Transport Management and Operation Centre plans to replace 500 old buses with new ones running on 28 routes by the end of the year.

City district gets two more subsidised buses

The HCM City Public Transport Management and Operation Centre on Monday began operation of two more subsidised buses in Cần Giờ Island district.

Roadblocks litter the path of the ‘disabled' Since most public infrastructure facilities are designed without the needs of people with disabilities in mind, their difficulties in traversing big city streets, entering buildings and enjoying outdoor recreational areas are magnified. Thankfully, some new initiatives are helping them navigate their home cities with greater ease. Le Huong reports.