From November 1, Metro Line 1 will stop selling paper tickets containing QR codes.

From November 1, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) will stop selling paper tickets containing QR codes at ticket counters at Thao Dien, An Phu, Binh Thai, Thu Duc and High-Tech Park stations.

On the evening of October 29, HCMC Metro Line 1 Company Limited announced that from November 1, 2025, the unit will stop selling paper tickets containing QR codes at ticket counters at Thao Dien, An Phu, Binh Thai, Thu Duc stations and the High-Tech Park.

Passengers use smart magnetic cards (IC Cards) to make automatic payments. Photo: QUOC HUNG

Passengers can buy train tickets using current payment methods such as: buying tickets at automatic ticket machines, kiosks, or paying via bank cards, e-wallets and HCMC Metro HURC application. In case of needing assistance, passengers can contact station staff directly.

For students, the company has instructions on the monthly ticket registration process. Step 1, register for priority subjects on the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Citizen application.

Step 2, after completing, go to one of the stations: City Theater, Tan Cang, Phuoc Long, National University to link the chip-embedded Citizen ID on the HCMC Metro HURC application and present your student card or certificate of enrollment (original) for verification.

Once successfully authenticated, passengers can purchase student monthly tickets directly on the app. Boarding will be done using a chip-embedded Citizen ID card, or in special cases, using a QR code on the app.

Please note, single tickets are only valid on the day of purchase and are non-refundable under any circumstances if unused.

Regarding bringing folding bicycles on board, passengers are allowed to bring personal folding bicycles on board, provided that the bicycles must be folded in a bag, not used in the station area and on the train, the size does not exceed 120x70x40cm, ensuring safety and not obstructing the common space.

Urban Railway Company No. 1 recommends that passengers proactively update information and follow the instructions of station staff so that the journey on Metro Line No. 1 of Ho Chi Minh City (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) takes place conveniently and safely.

QUOC HUNG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tu-ngay-1-11-tuyen-metro-so-1-ngung-ban-ve-giay-chua-ma-qr-post820654.html