Under the proposal, the service would operate as a feeder transport system linking first- and last-mile journeys with buses and urban rail lines.
Pilot areas are expected to include locations with high travel demand but limited access to public transport, such as Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, central areas along Metro Line No.1 stations.
Unlike traditional bus services, DRT vehicles would use smaller-capacity buses with flexible routes, pick-up points and schedules adjusted according to passenger demand.
Passengers would be able to book trips through smartphone applications integrated with the city’s public transport network.
The city plans to pilot the model on a limited scale for up to three years before evaluating operational efficiency, passenger demand and integration with existing transport systems.
Officials said the city needed more flexible transport options to improve accessibility in newly developed residential areas, narrow streets and locations far from conventional bus stops.
The DRT model has already been introduced in countries including Japan and South Korea.