To improve public transport experience and strengthen connectivity between key areas, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has officially launched 17 electric bus routes connecting with the Bến Thành – Suối Tiên Metro line. This is an important step toward building a green and smart transportation system for the city.
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Key Highlights of the Electric Bus System
- Environmentally friendly: Powered by electricity, reducing emissions and noise, and contributing to environmental protection.
- Flexible connectivity: The bus routes are designed to directly connect with stations of the Bến Thành – Suối Tiên Metro line, making it easier for residents to travel between urban and suburban areas.
- Wide coverage: Serving many important locations such as residential areas, schools, shopping centers, and industrial zones.
List of Electric Bus Routes (with route details)
Subsidized Routes:
- 153: Bình An Water Bus Station – Liên Phường Street
- 154: Thạnh Mỹ Lợi Residential Area – Masteri An Phú
- 155: Saigon Bus Station – City Theatre
- 156: Saigon Bus Station – Hòa Hưng Station
- 157: Văn Thánh Bus Station – Đức Khải Apartment
- 158: Văn Thánh Bus Station – Thanh Đa Housing Area
- 159: Ngô Tất Tố Apartment – Hàng Xanh Intersection
- 160: Văn Thánh Station – Vinhomes Central Park
- 161: Văn Thánh Bus Station – Ngã Tư Ga Bus Station
- 162: Man Thiện Apartment – Hoa Lư Secondary School
- 163: College of Industry and Trade – Phước Bình Secondary School
- 164: Nong Lam University – Topaz Apartment
- 165: Nong Lam University – High-Tech Park
- 166: Vietnam National University – Suối Tiên
- 167: Nong Lam University – Linh Trung Export Processing Zone 1
- 168: HCMC University of Technology and Education – Bình Thái Intersection
- 169: Vincom Thủ Đức – Tây Hòa Intersection
Operating Information
- Operating hours: 05:00 – 22:00
- Headway (bus frequency): 8 – 20 minutes per trip
- Trip duration: 25 – 55 minutes depending on the route
The launch of these electric bus routes not only provides residents with more convenient travel options but also contributes to the sustainable development of urban transportation. This is an important step toward making Ho Chi Minh City a smart and livable city.
