An electric bus at the Long Bien Terminal.
Implementing Plan No. 149 dated May 28, 2025 of the Hanoi People's Committee on developing a public transport system using electric and green energy buses, the city is gradually accelerating the transition toward modern, environmentally friendly vehicles, improving service quality and reducing urban air pollution.
From April 1, 2026, through a bidding process, Hanoi has put into operation 10 electric bus routes with a total of 288 vehicles, marking an important milestone in the development of green public transportation.
According to the plan, from April 3, 2026, Route No. 74 will be supplemented with 33 electric buses replacing existing vehicles.
At the same time, before April 30, 2026, the city will add 170 more electric buses across 11 routes, bringing the total to 39 routes with 683 electric vehicles, accounting for 35% of the fleet.
By April 30, 2026, the total number of buses using electric and green energy across the city is expected to reach 822, including 683 electric buses and 139 compressed natural gas buses, accounting for 42.1% of the total fleet.
These results demonstrate Hanoi's strong commitment to developing a sustainable public transport system and moving toward a green, civilized and modern urban environment.