The Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Management Board (MAUR) has announced that the construction of the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 project is 100% complete, with commercial operations set to begin on December 22 this year.
Metro Line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to be operational from December 22. Photo: Duy Hieu.
At a press conference on Ho Chi Minh City’s socio-economic developments held on November 21, MAUR provided an update on the project’s progress.
According to MAUR, all efforts have been focused on resolving challenges and completing key tasks for the project. With construction fully completed, the unit is now working on regulatory procedures to prepare for the official launch.
Currently, MAUR is collaborating with Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Company Limited No. 1 (HURC1) to prepare for the operation and exploitation of Metro Line 1. Activities include staff training, testing, acceptance, handover, trial runs, and plans for efficient operation.
In addition, the two entities are consulting on a pilot plan for the utilization of certain urban railway infrastructure assets to ensure the project’s effective and sustainable operation.
On the morning of November 21, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee officially approved passenger ticket prices for Metro Line 1.
For cash payments, ticket prices range from VND 7,000 to VND 20,000 per ride, depending on the distance traveled. For cashless payments, prices range from VND 6,000 to VND 19,000 per ride.
Daily passes are priced at VND 40,000, allowing unlimited rides within a day. A three-day pass costs VND 90,000, offering unlimited travel within three days.
Monthly passes are available at VND 300,000 for general passengers and VND 150,000 for students.
These ticket prices include personal accident insurance for passengers using Metro Line 1’s public transport services.
For cases eligible for fare exemptions or discounts under Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council resolutions, HURC1 is responsible for publicly listing fare information at metro stations and on public communication platforms before implementation.
The Ho Chi Minh City Public Transport Center will monitor ticket sales revenue, which will serve as a basis for contracting public transport services on Metro Line 1.
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Source: Vietnam Insider