Located near Le Quang Dao Street (formerly National Highway 22), the terminal covers over 10,300 m2 and can accommodate more than 60 buses, along with various amenities. It is the second largest bus terminal in the city, after the Saigon Bus Terminal located at 23/9 Park (formerly District 1), which spans over 18,000 m2.
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Buses parked at the newly opened Hoc Mon bus terminal on 28/8. Photo: Ha Giang |
Buses parked at the newly opened Hoc Mon bus terminal on 28/8. Photo: Ha Giang
The new terminal features amenities such as parking areas, offices, waiting areas for passengers, ticket booths, a canteen, and restrooms. A nearly 200-meter access road from Le Quang Dao Street to the terminal has also been opened. The total investment for the terminal and access road exceeds 133 billion VND, funded by the city budget.
Pham Ngoc Dung, Director of the Public Transport Management Center (the investor), said the Hoc Mon bus terminal will help address the shortage of bus parking spaces. In recent years, the 17 bus terminals and two depots managed by the center have only met about 65% of the demand. Apart from the large Saigon Bus Terminal, most other locations are small, limiting network operation.
"The opening of the Hoc Mon bus terminal not only supplements infrastructure but also allows the city to organize bus routes more efficiently and serve residents better," Dung said.
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Bui Hoa An, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction. Photo: Ha Giang |
Bui Hoa An, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction. Photo: Ha Giang
Bui Hoa An, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction, said the Hoc Mon bus terminal is a crucial link in the city's public transport network. It expands service coverage, meeting the needs of residents, especially in the northwest gateway area. The project not only provides bus parking but also creates a new transportation hub, connecting various modern modes of transport.
According to An, in the coming years, Metro Line 2, currently running from Ben Thanh through Tham Luong, will be extended to the Cu Chi Northwest Urban Area, passing through this region. The Hoc Mon bus terminal will then become a vital transfer point, connecting the metro and bus systems, facilitating easier travel for residents and reducing reliance on personal vehicles.
After the merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City now has over 2,300 buses operating on 164 routes, including both subsidized and non-subsidized services. On average, the entire network serves over 13,000 trips with more than 300,000 passengers daily.
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