Additionally, the city will provide free rides on public transport for individuals who have contributed to the revolutionary cause, people with disabilities, and children under six years old.
Price of single-trip fares range from 7,000 to 20,000 VND (less than 1 USD) for cash payments, depending on distance, while non-cash payments range from 6,000 to 19,000 VND.
A one-day pass with unlimited rides costs 40,000 VND per person while a three-day pass costs 90,000 VND per person. Regular monthly passes are priced at 300,000 VND, with a 50% discount for students. The Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien Metro Line spans 19.7 km, connecting Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Long Binh Depot in Thu Duc city.
The Metro Line 1 is scheduled to begin commercial operation on December 22./.