Fares for Hanoi’s Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line to start at VND7,000

The maximum cost will be VND15,000 (US$0.65) to ride the entire line between Yen Nghia Station and Cat Linh Station.

Commuters can enjoy unlimited rides in a single day at VND30,000 (US$1.31) while a monthly pass will cost VND200,000 (US$8.72), with a 50% reduction in price for students and workers at industrial parks.

Office workers are eligible for a discount of VND60,000 (US$2.62) on the monthly pass.

Contributors to the nation, senior citizens, people with disabilities, children under the age of six, and members of poor households will be exempted from the fares.

In addition, passengers can enjoy free train rides for the first 15 days after commercial service commences.

Construction of the line has been completed and approved by the independent consultants but it is awaiting final clearance from the government council responsible for inspecting construction works.