Seventy electric vehicles were put into operation in the initial phase. Each vehicle has a capacity of 8 passengers and uses environmentally friendly electric energy.
On the morning of April 12, Ho Chi Minh City officially commenced a trial of electric four-wheel tourist transportation services within the city center. This pilot project is being implemented in Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6.
Accordingly, these 70 electric vehicles are being used to transport passengers, operated by Saigon.PT (a joint venture between Vietnamese and Japanese businesses), provides services. Each vehicle has an 8-seat capacity and runs on electric energy. The vehicles are also adorned with symbols representing the city to promote products and tourist destinations in Ho Chi Minh City.
During the pilot section, these vehicles will run within the area limited by points and routes in the central area. Specifically, District 1 and District 4: Nha Rong Wharf – Khanh Hoi Bridge – Ton Duc Thang – Nguyen Huu Canh – Nguyen Binh Khiem – Nguyen Thi Minh Khai – Hoang Sa – Hai Ba Trung – Nguyen Thi Minh Khai – Nguyen Van Cu – Vo Van Kiet – Calmette bridge – Calmete – Hoang Dieu – Nguyen Tat Thanh – Nha Rong Wharf.
District 5 and District 6 areas are limited by the following routes: Nguyen Van Cu – Nguyen Trai – Nguyen Tri Phuong – Hung Vuong – Hong Bang – Nguyen Thi Nho – Le Quang Sung – Pham Dinh Ho – Thap Muoi – Hai Thuong Lan Ong – Vo Van Kiet – Nguyen Van Cu.
The electric car service for sightseeing and tourism in Ho Chi Minh City officially launches from April 12, 2024. (Photo: VNA)
The operating hours are from 6 am to 12 am daily to serve tourists and residents seeking entertainment experiences within the central area of Ho Chi Minh City. This pilot model will run until the end of 2025.
Passengers purchase tickets and book services through ticket-selling applications on websites, mobile devices, using non-cash payment methods. Drivers assist with payments for passengers without accounts. Ticket prices are provided by the business in two forms: hourly services and point-to-point transfers.
Specifically, for renting a vehicle by trip within 30 minutes, prices are 120,000 VND (daytime) and 250,000 VND (nighttime). For point-to-point transfers, where passengers are picked up and dropped off at the same location, the fare is 60,000 VND during the day and 120,000 VND at night (applicable within Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6). Additional charges apply for extra hours or additional pickup points.
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Source: Vietnam Insider