Hanoi waives public transport fares during Tet holiday

Hanoi Railways Company Limited will grant free single-ride tickets to passengers using the Hanoi Metro app or purchasing directly at ticket counters from Feb. 14-22 to meet rising travel demand during the Lunar New Year holiday.

The company described the policy as an early spring gift to residents and visitors, aimed at promoting public transport use, reducing traffic congestion, and providing safe, convenient and environmentally friendly journeys.

During the same period, the Hanoi Traffic Operation Center, in coordination with bus operators, will also waive fares on subsidized bus services. The program will apply to 128 subsidized routes citywide over the nine days, with passengers granted tickets according to route pricing but paying no fare.

According to the municipal Department of Construction, the initiative is intended to support travel to central areas for festive events, enhance Hanoi’s image as a modern and green capital, ease congestion, and improve residents’ quality of life.

The Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 17 and Vietnam will take a nine-day break from Feb. 15 to 22.

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