Some 600 new European standard shelters will be built at public bus stops in Hanoi city.

The ridership of the Hanoi Metro line had increased 2.5 times compared to when the service opened last November.

The move aims to reduce traffic congestion in the downtown area, encourage people to use public transport and contribute to environmental protection.

Completing major transportation projects would help lay the groundwork for Hanoi's socioeconomic development.

The transportation system is considered the blood vessel of the economy and the driver of Hanoi's urban development.