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The Hanoi Department of Construction has proposed waiving fares for public transport, including buses and urban rail, during the Hung Kings’ Day holiday and the 30/4–1/5 period. The proposal aims to meet expected increases in mobility demand and reduce congestion in the capital, noting that travel demand is likely to be high among Hanoi residents, people from neighboring provinces, and international visitors.
The department said that fare waivers for public transport have previously been well received. It cited past holiday periods where public transport usage rose sharply, helping reduce reliance on private vehicles and lowering emissions.
During the 2/9/2025 break, more than 686,000 passengers used two metro lines over four days—about three times the normal daily figure. Bus services carried over 62,500 trips, roughly 3.4 times the normal level.
In the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet), free rides on 128 subsidized bus routes and two metro lines totaled 1.31 million passenger trips. Of this, 1.09 million trips were on buses and 223,000 were on metro, representing a 68% year-on-year increase.
To build on these outcomes and encourage greater use of public transport during the Hung Kings’ Day and 30/4–1/5 holidays, the Hanoi Department of Construction is asking the city administration to approve fare exemptions for residents and visitors.
The public transport network referenced in the proposal includes 128 subsidized bus routes and two metro lines: Cat Linh–Ha Dong and the elevated segment Nhon–Ga Hanoi.
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