Hanoi: Bus operators in the capital and the Hanoi Metro One Member Limited Liability Company will provide free rides for residents and visitors during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

According to Vietnam News Agency, the policy will be applied from August 30 to the end of September 2 on 128 subsidised bus routes across the city and two metro lines – Line 2A Cat Linh – Ha Dong and Line 3.1 Nhon – Cau Giay.

The two metro lines, Cat Linh – Ha Dong and Nhon – Hanoi Station (elevated section), ran a total of 518 train trips, transporting more than 140,000 passengers. Passenger numbers that day were 250% higher than on regular days and double those recorded during peak National Day periods in previous years.