
Experts emphasised that TOD is vital for managing urbanisation, reducing congestion, and promoting economic growth.
The city’s first metro line, the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien, began operations on December 22, 2024 after years of delays, and has already served more than 4.5 million passengers to date.Vietnam is characterised by a motorbike culture, particularly in major cities such as HCM City and Hanoi, both of which face worsening traffic congestion.
The city’s metro line system is expected to help mitigate this issue by encouraging the use of public transport.