Passengers had to stand in long lines at the train boarding gates, with many waiting over 30 minutes to board their train.
Minh Hien from Thu Duc City and his girlfriend took the opportunity over the weekend to try out the metro. "We thought it would be less crowded, but to our surprise, it's just as bustling as it was on opening day," he shared.
Many young people take photos in Ao Dai at the metro station.
Staff regularly announced over loudspeakers, urging passengers to form an orderly queue and have their train cards or QR codes ready before passing through the ticket gates.
Ticket inspectors at the Ben Thanh metro underground station reported a significant rise in weekend passenger numbers, with the station bustling from early morning until late evening.
Metro Line 1 officially commenced commercial operations on December 22, 2024, after 12 years of construction. The 19.7-kilometre route features 14 stations.
Crowds of people were queuing to board the metro at Ben Thanh underground station on the afternoon of January 12.