Ho Chi Minh City, April 1 -- Ho Chi Minh City is weighing a plan to waive bus fares for all residents as part of a broader push to curb traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang said at a meeting on April 1.

Addressing the fifth meeting of the municipal Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term, Quang said the local authorities have agreed in principle to waive bus fares and seaport infrastructure fees, assigning the municipal Department of Construction to work out detailed implementation plans.

The city currently offers free bus rides for residents aged 60 and above, costing an estimated 1.7 trillion VND (over 64.5 million USD) annually. Extending the policy to all passengers...