According to the Ha Noi transport management and operation centre, the policy will be applied from August 30 to the end of September 2 on 128 subsidised bus routes across the city and two metro lines – Line 2A Cat Linh – Ha Dong and Line 3.1 Nhon – Cau Giay.
Earlier, on August 21, to facilitate public participation in a full-dress rehearsal for the upcoming National Day parade, Ha Noi Metro extended its operating hours by two hours until midnight. The two metro lines Cat Linh – Ha Dong and Nhon – Ha Noi Station (elevated section) ran a total of 518 train trips, transporting more than 140,000 passengers. Passenger numbers that day were 250% higher than on regular days and double those recorded during peak National Day periods in previous years.
According to Ha Noi Metro, travel demand is expected to continue surging during upcoming rehearsals and the National Day itself. To best serve passengers, the company has adjusted its operation plan to accommodate increased demand, encourage the public to use public transport, and help ease road traffic congestion during peak days.
