Restoring bus route 86 after nearly 3 years: Students 'happily' save tens of thousands of dong

In order to serve the travel needs of students before the new school year, Ho Chi Minh City restored and adjusted many bus routes, including route 86 (Ben Thanh - Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment).

After its restoration, bus route 86 is now stationed right at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment, near the Ho Chi Minh City Open University - Photo: KY PHONG

The restoration of bus route 86 has received enthusiastic support from many students and residents of Ho Chi Minh City.

Route 86 connects 3 universities.

According to the Public Transport Management Center, this route has been restored with a connection between the city center and South Saigon, passing through several universities such as Ho Chi Minh City Open University, University of Natural Resources and Environment, and University of Physical Education and Sports .

Service resumed on September 5th after nearly three years of closure, fulfilling the expectations of the people, especially students.

Operating hours are from 5 AM to 7 PM daily, with 110 trips per day. The route now includes new stops at Long Kieng Bridge and the Cultural and Sports Center (Le Van Luong Street). Ticket prices: 6,000 VND per regular trip, 3,000 VND per trip for students, and 135,000 VND for 30 tickets.

On the afternoon of September 8th, Mr. Trinh Hoai Nam, a driver on this bus route, said he was delighted to be able to help students get to school more easily and conveniently during the new school year.

"I enjoy meeting young people and listening to students tell stories about their studies. Many even thank me for taking them to school in place of their parents. I feel both happy and embarrassed," he expressed.

Studying far from home, choose the bus to save money.

After three days of commuting, Yen Nhi, a second-year student at Ho Chi Minh City Open University, shared with Tuoi Tre Online that she previously used the university bus to get to school. Each day, she had to pay 35,000 VND for the ride.

Since this bus service resumed, you only have to pay 6,000 VND for a round trip with your student card.

"I've saved quite a bit of money. I save almost 30,000 VND a day, which is nearly a million VND a month. I can use that money for other personal purposes," she said.

Van Hien, 22, a student at Ho Chi Minh City Open University, said that since bus route 86 resumed operation, he decided to choose the bus as his means of transportation to school, instead of using a motorbike as before.

"I think it also contributes to building a civilized, clean, and beautiful city. Buses are now starting to run on electricity, which reduces environmental pollution. Young people like us are gradually switching to taking the bus to contribute to the green transformation," said Van Hien.

Bus number 86 picks up passengers at Saigon Bus Station (Ben Thanh Ward) - Photo: KY PHONG

Yen Nhi is thrilled to save over a million dong on transportation costs each month - Photo: KY PHONG

Driver Trinh Hoai Nam carefully observes every route he takes - Photo: KY PHONG

People in Ho Chi Minh City are always looking forward to the bus route connecting universities - Photo: KY PHONG

The new route for bus line 86 is as follows:

Outbound: Saigon Bus Station - Pham Ngu Lao Street - De Tham Street - Tran Hung Dao Street - Ham Nghi Street - Nguyen Thai Binh Street - Calmette Street - Calmette Bridge - Doan Van Bo Street - Hoang Dieu Street - Khanh Hoi Street - Kenh Te Bridge - Nguyen Huu Tho Street - D6 Street (U-turn) - D6 Street - Ton Duc Thang University - Nguyen Huu Tho Street - Hoang Anh Gia Lai residential area internal road - Le Van Luong Street - Long Kieng Bridge - Le Van Luong Street - Nguyen Binh Street - (turn left onto internal road) - Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment.

Return journey: Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment (internal road) - Nguyen Binh Street - Le Van Luong Street - Long Kieng Bridge - Le Van Luong Street - Rach Dia Bridge - Le Van Luong Street - Nguyen Van Linh Street - Nguyen Huu Tho Street - D6 Street - (U-turn) - D6 Street - Ton Duc Thang University - Nguyen Huu Tho Street - Kenh Te Bridge - Khanh Hoi Street - Hoang Dieu Street - Ong Lanh Bridge - Nguyen Thai Hoc Street - Tran Hung Dao Street - Ham Nghi Street - (U-turn at the intersection of Ham Nghi Street and Ton That Dam Street) - Ham Nghi Street - Le Lai Street - Saigon Bus Station.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/khoi-phuc-tuyen-xe-buyt-86-sau-gan-3-nam-sinh-vien-vui-ve-tiet-kiem-vai-chuc-ngan-dong-2025090611505134.htm