The order from PM Phuc came after months of reports that the first metro line in Vietnam is 1% away from completion.

The project is seen as a symbol of the close relationship between the EU and Vietnam.

More than 30,000 passengers commute daily on the elevated trains with 70% of them being monthly riders.

Given their high maneuverability, mini-buses would be ideal for complementing the bus systems and urban railway networks.

Planning for public transport-oriented development stands is a key solution to ignite the city’s breakthrough in socio-economic development.