Da Nang: Passenger transport grows strongly thanks to tourism boost

DNVN - According to the Da Nang Statistics Office, in the first 5 months of 2025, the passenger transport sector (excluding aviation and railways) in the city grew strongly thanks to the boost from the tourism industry and the recovery of travel demand.

Da Nang Statistical Office recorded that in May 2025, the city's transport industry continued to recover and grow impressively thanks to the revival of the economy , the accelerated progress of transport infrastructure projects, and policies to stimulate tourism and support businesses. The industry's revenue increased sharply in most areas such as passenger transport, cargo, warehousing, postal and delivery.

Tourist vehicles are very crowded on Bach Dang Street, near famous sightseeing and shopping destinations in Da Nang such as the Cathedral, Han Market...

In particular, the revenue from passenger transport by road and waterway of the city in May 2025 is estimated at more than 384 billion VND, an increase of 7% compared to the previous month and an increase of 34% compared to the same period in 2024. In the first 5 months of 2025, the revenue from passenger transport of these two types of roads is estimated at more than 1,700 billion VND, an increase of more than 25% compared to the same period last year.

Passenger transport volume (by road, waterway; excluding air and rail) in May 2025 is estimated at 4.4 million, up 4.4% over the previous month and up nearly 34% over the same period in 2024. Passenger turnover volume by road and waterway is estimated at 135.3 million passengers/km, up more than 4% over the previous month and up more than 28% over the same period in 2024.

In the first 5 months of 2025, passenger transport is estimated at 20 million, an increase of nearly 24% over the same period, of which waterways decreased by 10.3% and roads increased by 24.7%; passenger turnover is estimated at more than 628 million passengers/km, an increase of more than 24%, of which waterways increased slightly by 0.6% and roads increased by 24.5%.

According to the Da Nang Statistical Office, inter-provincial transport and tourism routes play a key role in connecting domestic and international passenger flows, contributing to increasing traffic and promoting trade and service activities. In the past 5 months, the passenger transport sector in the city has grown strongly thanks to the boost from the tourism industry and the recovery of travel demand.

Grasping this trend, many businesses have proactively invested in vehicles, improved service quality, and gradually shaped a modern and flexible passenger transport network. In particular, road transport continues to play a key role thanks to an effective connection network, suitable for actual needs, and supported by preferential policies and stable infrastructure completion progress in the coming time.

Hai Chau

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/da-nang-van-tai-khach-tang-truong-manh-me-nho-cu-hich-du-lich/20250604064659761