The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction announced that electric bus route No. 173 will officially begin operations in the city's Con Dao Special Zone, starting December 25, according to a report from Radio the Voice of Vietnam.
The introduction of Route 173 aims to gradually establish a modern, eco-friendly public transport network in Con Dao. The service is designed to meet the growing travel demands of both local residents and tourists visiting the island.
Covering a total distance of 17.1 km, the route includes 39 pick-up and drop-off points. It provides a direct connection between Con Dao Airport and Con Dao Market, two major hubs with high traffic volume. This connection allows passengers to travel conveniently, safely, and affordably immediately upon arrival on the island, as well as for daily commuting and shopping.
The service will operate 114 trips per day, with a frequency of one trip every 30 minutes. Operations will run daily from 5am to 7pm.
The city’s Management Center of Public Transport plans to coordinate with relevant departments and agencies to launch five additional electric bus routes in the near future.
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