Topic: public transport

The move is part of the city's efforts to modernize the public transport network.

Investment capital estimated at $1.7-2 billion.

Project to use loans from World Bank, Australian non-refundable aid, and government reciprocal capital.

Autodesk delegation offers help during meeting with Ministry of Transport.

Transport ministry sees capital disbursement as a key task so investors must develop detailed plans for each project.

Under its plan on traffic and traffic safety in the 2022-2025 period, Hanoi will continue to expand its public transport network and limit the number of private vehicles on the road to ease congestion and curb environmental pollution. By 2025, public transport is to meet 30-35 per cent of travel needs.