Ho Chi Minh City faces a growing traffic problem. Thanks to a bus line co-financed by Switzerland, the city is now exploring new avenues.
Faster and cleaner transport in Ho Chi Minh City
SECO is supporting a project in Ho Chi Minh City to build and operate a bus rapid transit system. The new service will benefit both users and residents. It should also be attractive to investors and be well integrated in the public transport network. In order to achieve these goals, the competent city institutions are being trained in and advised on sustainable traffic planning and urban development.
Like many cities in Asia, Ho Chi Minh City faces a growing traffic congestion problem. There is no reliable public transport network, which leads to more and more traffic jams and air that is increasingly polluted. Due to economic growth, private transport is likely to continue to grow. This is jeopardising the functioning and competitiveness of the entire city.
The new bus rapid transit line is part of the planned expansion of the public transport network in Ho Chi Minh City. It aims to promote the city’s economic development and reduce environmental damage. The project is financed by SECO and the World Bank.
