HCMC: 27 electric bus routes put into operation from August 1

On July 31, Phuong Trang Passenger Transport Joint Stock Company (FUTA Bus Lines) announced the operation of 35 subsidized bus routes, including 27 electric bus routes (EV) with 443 buses and 8 routes using diesel fuel, with the permission of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction.

35 subsidized electric bus routes put into operation. Photo: QUOC HUNG

Speaking at the announcement ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Vinh Toan, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction, said that after merging units, Ho Chi Minh City now has 164 bus routes. The operation of electric bus routes is a step forward in the transition to green, environmentally friendly vehicles. From August 1, the total number of electric buses in the area will be 613, accounting for 26.2% of the total number of buses. Combined with about 500 existing CNG vehicles, the rate of clean vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City reaches 45%. This is a step forward towards the goal of 100% of buses using green energy by 2030.

Photo: QUOC HUNG

Mr. Phan Van Hai, Deputy General Director of FUTA Bus Lines, said that the operation of 35 subsidized bus routes will serve people traveling within Ho Chi Minh City more conveniently, contributing to reducing emissions and noise pollution in the transportation sector, improving the urban atmosphere... The route system is planned synchronously, ensuring reasonable travel time, smooth routes, closely connected with the future metro system, thereby creating a unified public transport network, convenient for people and tourists.

Electric buses are manufactured by Kim Long Motor factory ( Hue ), meeting international standards, ensuring comfort and flexible capacity from 30 - 40 seats, up to 60 seats (depending on the route).

List of 35 subsidized bus routes that will officially operate to serve passengers in Ho Chi Minh City from August 1, including:

1. Tan Huong Market - Van Thanh Bus Station (MST 30)

2. Quang Trung Software Park - Van Thanh Bus Station (MST 55)

3. An Suong Bus Station - Van Thanh Bus Station (MST 104)

4. Dong Hoa - Can Thanh (MST 77)

5. Binh Khanh - Can Thanh Ferry (MST 90)

6. Tan Dien - An Nghia (MST 128)

7. Ga Intersection Bus Station - Dong Nam Industrial Park (MST 58)

8. Cu Chi - An Nhon Tay Bus Station (MST 87)

9. Cu Chi Bus Station - Tan Thai Bridge (MST 100)

10. Cu Chi Bus Station - Bo Heo (MST 107)

11. Cu Chi - Binh My Bus Station (MST 126)

12. Saigon Bus Station - District 8 Bus Station (MST 34)

13. Ben Thanh - Long Phuoc Market (MST 88)

14. District 4 Port - Binh Quoi (MST 44)

15. Ton That Thuyet Park - Me Coc Wharf (MST 46)

16. Tan Phu Bus Station - Hiep Thanh Market (MST 48)

17. Eastern Bus Station - Hiep Thanh Market (MST 146)

18. Cho Lon Bus Station - N3G - Cau Lon (MST 23)

19. Cho Lon Bus Station - Hiep Thanh Market (MST 145)

20. Cho Lon - Go Vap bus station (MST 07)

21. Cho Lon Bus Station - Nga Tu Ga Bus Station (MST 103)

22. Saigon Bus Station - Thoi Thuong Xuan Market (MST 28)

23. Ben Thanh - Thoi An (MST 36)

24. Ton Duc Thang University - Ben Thanh - Van Lang University (MST 31)

25. Ben Thanh - Vo Van Kiet - Mien Tay Bus Station (MST 39)

26. Ben Thanh - Thanh Xuan (MST 03)

27. Ben Thanh - Hiep Thanh Market (MST 18)

28. Eastern Bus Station - Western Bus Station (MST 14)

29. Eastern Bus Station - Hoc Mon (MST 24)

30. District 8 Bus Station - Vinh Loc A Residential Area (MST 25)

31. Cho Lon Bus Station - Tan Nhat Market (MST 101)

32. Long Phuoc - New Eastern Bus Station (MST 76)

33. University of Agriculture and Forestry - Hiep Binh Chanh Wharf (MST 89)

34. An Suong Bus Station - Lonely Buddha (MST 71)

35. An Suong Bus Station - Nhi Xuan Industrial Park (Tax Code 85)

QUOC HUNG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tphcm-dua-vao-hoat-dong-27-tuyen-xe-buyt-dien-tu-ngay-1-8-post806273.html