Starting at 10 AM on December 22, all 14 stations of the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 will open simultaneously to welcome passengers.
This information was shared by Ms. Vu Minh Huyen, Deputy Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR), during a press conference on the city’s socio-economic situation on the afternoon of December 19.
According to Ms. Huyen, Metro Line 1 is a central axis route running from Thu Duc City through Binh Thanh District into District 1’s center. Once operational, it is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and ease the load on overlapping bus routes.
The line spans 19.7 kilometers, featuring 14 stations: Ben Thanh, Opera House, Ba Son, Van Thanh Park, Tan Cang, Thao Dien, An Phu, Rach Chiec, Phuoc Long, Binh Thai, Thu Duc, High-Tech Park, National University, and Suoi Tien Bus Station.
During the first six months, the metro will operate from 5 AM to 10 PM, with trains running at intervals of 8 to 12 minutes. On the first day, the metro will begin operations at 10 AM.
After the initial phase, operating hours will be extended to 11:30 PM daily, with train intervals of 5 minutes during peak hours, 10 minutes during regular hours, and 15 minutes during off-peak hours.
Ticket Pricing:
- Cash tickets: Fares range from 7,000 VND to 20,000 VND per trip, depending on the distance traveled.
- Non-cash tickets: Fares are slightly lower, ranging from 6,000 VND to 19,000 VND per trip.
- Day passes: 40,000 VND for unlimited trips within the day.
- Three-day passes: 90,000 VND for unlimited trips over three days.
- Monthly passes: Regular passengers pay 300,000 VND, while students pay 150,000 VND for unlimited rides within the month.
Certain groups, including children under 6, war veterans, seniors over 60, and persons with disabilities, will be exempt from fares.
For the first 30 days of commercial operation, all passengers will be offered free rides on Metro Line 1.
To enhance connectivity, the city’s Public Transport Management Center has implemented 17 bus routes to link with Metro Line 1 stations. Passengers on these connecting buses will also enjoy free fares during the metro’s first 30 days of operation.
For those using personal vehicles, nearby parking facilities at locations such as Van Thanh Park, Thao Dien, Rach Chiec, Phuoc Long, Binh Thai, and Suoi Tien Bus Station will be available to serve commuters.
Pedestrian overpasses have been constructed at key stations including Tan Cang, Thao Dien, An Phu, Rach Chiec, Phuoc Long, Binh Thai, Thu Duc, High-Tech Park, and National University, ensuring safe and convenient access to amenities along Vo Nguyen Giap Road and Hanoi Highway.
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Source: Vietnam Insider