Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the transition toward green transport through expanded deployment of electric buses, charging infrastructure and emissions reduction initiatives as part of broader efforts to support Vietnam’s net-zero objectives. Authorities have reported a rapid increase in electric public transport adoption during the first months of 2026, with electric buses now accounting for nearly 57 per cent of the city’s bus fleet.
The city currently operates 2,432 buses, including 1,185 electric buses and 182 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, representing more than 56 per cent of total fleet capacity. Authorities aim to transition all public buses to electricity and other green energy sources by 2030 and are continuing tenders for additional electric bus conversion projects. Beyond public buses, plans are also being developed for the electrification of ride-hailing fleets, delivery vehicles and government transport fleets. To support the transition, the city has identified approximately 4,000 battery-swapping locations, with around 1,200 already operational, and plans to expand this network to 20,000 sites by the end of 2026.
The initiative forms part of wider efforts to address congestion, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Vietnam’s largest urban centre. Officials estimate that effective emissions control measures could reduce annual carbon emissions by more than 56,000 tonnes while significantly lowering hydrocarbon emissions. Authorities are also evaluating financial support mechanisms including subsidies, concessional loans and risk-sharing frameworks for green transport projects alongside expanded public transport infrastructure including Metro Line No. 1.