The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilised a US$135 million climate financing package for VinFast Trading and Production JSC (VinFast) for manufacturing Viet Nam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
Over 200,000 vehicles are required to install cameras by December 31 following a Government Decree to monitor drivers and passenger conduct. However, the number of vehicles equipped with cameras is still low.
An artificial intelligence (AI) app that issues warnings when facemasks are not being worn has been introduced on public transport to raise awareness of seriously observing the Ministry of Health’s “5K message”.
The elevated railway line was supposed to begin commercial operations three years ago and it is still unclear when it will open, but city officials are already preparing to integrate it into Ha Noi’s public transport system
Spanish enterprises will pay more attention to transport projects,
particularly in public transport, which has been prioritised by the
Vietnamese Government, said Spanish Ambassador to Viet Nam Alfonso Tena
Garcia.
HCM City has outlined plans for an overhaul of public transport,
including metro lines, a new Bus Rapid Transit system and possible bus
lanes as well as trams in an aim to reduce traffic congestion.