To ensure safety, the electric vehicles soon to operate in the center of Ho Chi Minh City will have doors, tempered glass windows, and passenger seats equipped with seat belts.
The Saigon Public Transport Company Limited is expected to officially launch this type of electric tourist service from April 12th.
According to the company, there will be 70 electric vehicles operating from 6 am to 12 am daily. The trial period is planned for 2 years from the second quarter of 2024 to the end of 2025.
Drivers will wear traditional áo bà ba uniforms and receive training in communication skills as well as basic knowledge to introduce tourists. They must hold a driver's license from category B2 or higher.
The vehicles are manufactured in Vietnam, with battery technology meeting American standards, German engines, and Toyota ECU controllers. The cost of these vehicles is double that of regular electric cars. To ensure safety, the vehicles are equipped with doors, tempered glass windows, and passenger seats with seat belts. Passenger payments will be made automatically on board, without using cash.
The electric vehicle's operating range on the roads is limited by designated points and routes within the inner city area.
The connection range from District 1 to District 4 includes: Nha Rong Ferry Terminal - Khanh Hoi Bridge - Ton Đuc Thang Street - Nguyen Bỉnh Khiem Street - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street - Hoang Sa Street - Hai Ba Trung Street - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street - Nguyen Van Cu Street - Vo Van Kiet Boulevard - Calmette Bridge - Doan Van Bo Street - Hoang Dieu Street - Nguyen Tat Thanh Street - Nha Rong Ferry Terminal.
The connection range from District 5 to District 6 includes: Nguyen Van Cu Street - Nguyen Trai Street - Nguyen Tri Phuong Street - Hung Vuong Street - Hong Bang Street - Nguyen Thi Nho Street - Le Quang Sung Street - Pham Dinh Ho Street - Tháp Mười Street - Hai Thuong Lang Ong Street - Vo Van Kiet Boulevard - Nguyen Van Cu Street.
Previously, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee approved a pilot project to use four-wheel electric vehicles for transporting tourists within the city area, covering Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6
