Ho Chi Minh City to offer free metro rides for one month

Passengers of Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien) in Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy free travel during the first 30 days of its commercial operation.

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./.