Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line, connecting Ben Thanh in District 1 to Suoi Tien in Thu Duc, began service on December 22, 2024. Spanning 19.7 kilometers, the metro integrates electric buses and cuts commute times significantly. Operating 200 trips daily, it aims to reduce traffic congestion, pollution, and reliance on private vehicles, offering free rides for its first month.

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