Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1

  • Hanoi is determined to develop a sustainable public transport system and move toward building a greener, more modern urban environment. VNA Photo
    Hanoi is determined to develop a sustainable public transport system and move toward building a greener, more modern urban environment. VNA Photo
  • Hanoi is determined to develop a sustainable public transport system and move toward building a greener, more modern urban environment. VNA Photo
    Hanoi is determined to develop a sustainable public transport system and move toward building a greener, more modern urban environment. VNA Photo
Hanoi has put into operation 10 electric bus routes with a total of 288 vehicles from April 1, marking a significant step in the capital city’s roadmap to develop greener public transport. By April 30, the city will add 170 electric buses across 11 routes, bringing the total number of electric bus routes to 39 with 683 vehicles, accounting for 35% of the total fleet. As of March, Hanoi’s bus network comprises 155 routes, including 128 subsidised routes, 11 non-subsidised routes, 13 inter-provincial routes and three city tour routes. The network covers all 126 communes and wards in the city and connects Hanoi with five neighbouring localities – Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh and Phu Tho. The system currently includes 5,024 bus stops, 354 shelters, five transfer stations, 133 terminals and 12.9 kilometres of dedicated bus lanes. VNA Photo

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