Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien) is scheduled to commence operations on December 22, with ticket prices ranging from VND 6,000-20,000 per ride, monthly passes at VND 300,000, and one-day and three-day unlimited ride tickets available.
This information was announced by the HCMC Urban Railway Management Board (the investor) during a press conference on the city’s socio-economic situation held on the afternoon of November 21.
According to the investor, the project has completed 100% of its construction work and is currently finalizing procedures to prepare for commercial operations. During this period, the project has mobilized significant manpower, equipment, and machinery to complete the remaining stages on schedule.
The ticket pricing for Metro Line 1 has been approved by the HCMC People’s Committee, offering passengers various flexible options:
- Single-ride tickets:
- Cash payment: VND 7,000-20,000 per ride, depending on the distance.
- Cashless payment: VND 6,000-19,000 per ride.
- Monthly passes: VND 300,000 per passenger, with a 50% discount for students and pupils, reducing the price to VND 150,000 per month.
- One-day and three-day tickets: Priced at VND 40,000 and VND 90,000, respectively, with unlimited rides.
- Free tickets: Applicable to certain groups such as people with disabilities and the elderly.
The ticket pricing plan was designed based on residents’ affordability, referencing the fares of the Cat Linh – Ha Dong Metro line in Hanoi, bus fares, and personal vehicle costs to enhance competitiveness and attract metro users. The city plans to issue over 2 million metro cards during the initial phase, with an estimated daily ridership of nearly 40,000 passengers.
Notably, during the first 30 days of commercial operations, passengers using Metro Line 1 and its 17 connected bus routes will enjoy free rides to encourage residents to familiarize themselves with the city’s first metro service.
