Hanoi to Expand Free Bus and Metro Travel From December
From December 1, 2026, Hanoi will offer free travel on subsidized buses and urban rail to eligible people covered by its talent recruitment policy and certain family members. People working directly and regularly at high-tech parks in the city will receive free monthly passes on eight subsidized bus routes serving Hòa Lạc High-Tech Park.
From December 1, 2026, Hanoi will provide free public transport to two groups under relevant resolutions of the city’s People’s Council. People approved by the chair of the Hanoi People’s Committee for its talent attraction and retention policy, along with eligible family members, will be able to travel free on all subsidized buses and urban rail services in the city.
Hanoi will provide free bus and other public transport travel to eligible people covered by its talent policy and high-tech park workers.（VietVance）
Eligible family members include the person’s biological parents, parents-in-law, spouse, and biological or adopted children under 18. The other group comprises officials, civil servants, public employees and workers assigned or contracted to work directly and regularly at high-tech parks in Hanoi. They will receive free monthly passes for eight subsidized bus routes serving Hòa Lạc High-Tech Park: 74, 88, 89, 107, 117, 119, E06TC and E07TC. The list will be updated when additional routes are approved.
Applicants must use the “Thẻ vé giao thông HN” mobile app to submit a 3×4 cm ID photo taken within the past six months, photos of both sides of their identity card, and proof of eligibility. People covered by the talent policy must provide confirmation from their employer and documents confirming their recruitment and recognition; family members must also provide proof of their relationship. High-tech park workers must provide employer confirmation and confirmation from the Management Board of Hanoi High-Tech Parks and Industrial Zones that their employer operates in the park. Applications will be processed within three working days, and approved electronic travel cards can be used immediately.
The free travel card is valid for the corresponding term of employment or employment contract. Before it expires, users must confirm their information and renew it in the app; otherwise, the account will switch to a regular monthly pass. Passengers must scan a valid QR code when boarding and alighting. Free travel accounts cannot be lent to others, and QR code screenshots cannot be used for travel. High-tech park workers may use the card only on the designated routes. Cards used by ineligible people or found to be invalid will be withdrawn and will not be reissued.
Source: VietVance
