Electric bus project implemented across Hanoi

Electric buses have started a trial run on some Hanoi streets.

Electric buses have started a trial run on some Hanoi streets.

  

VinBus electric bus in Hanoi

The buses will run on three routes including Hao Nam-Vinhomes Ocean Park, West Lake Water Park-Vinhomes Smart City and Times City-Hanoi's administrative complex which is across the road from Tay Ho People's Committee Headquarters.

The buses will not pick up passengers yet as they are only testing the routes. Afterwards, they will be integrated into the city's public transport system.

The previous trial has been carried out at Vinhomes Ocean Park Urban Area in Gia Lam District.

The bus can carry up to 72 passengers with 25 seats and standing space for 47 passengers. There will also be wifi and USB portals on the bus. The buses have a built-in system to monitor the driver. Passengers can download a mobile app to search for information about the routes and bus stops.

All information about the trip and the stations is displayed on the bus. The electric buses are assembled by VinGroup in Hai Phong City. The bus can travel 220-260km per battery charge which lasts about two hours. Bus stops and bus stations are also being built at Vinhomes Ocean Park Depot.

The depot has solar panels and most of the charging and bus washing will be automatic.

In the coming time, about 150-200 buses will be used in Hanoi, HCM City and Phu Quoc between 5 am and 10 pm every day. There will be a bus every 10-20 minutes.