Ho Chi Minh City: The Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line, Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro route connecting Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City, has exceeded expectations by serving over 1.7 million passengers on 3,029 trips within just two weeks of its official launch, representing 300% of the initial target set by its operator. The metro line saw a significant spike in ridership on January 1, 2025, with 275,144 passengers using the service in a single day, far surpassing the targets set by the project’s investor and operator.

According to Vietnam News Agency, this remarkable performance highlights the metro line’s significant role in the city’s public transportation infrastructure. The overwhelming passenger turnout underscores the growing demand for efficient and reliable public transit options in Ho Chi Minh City. The metro line’s success is expected to encourage further investment and development in the region’s transportation network.

The Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien line’s ability to attract such a large number of passengers so quickly after its launch points to the effectiveness of the planning and execution by the authorities involved. The project’s positive reception by the public may pave the way for similar initiatives in other parts of the city, potentially transforming the urban transportation landscape.