The company is planning details of the pilot project opening two bus boat routes along the Saigon River and the Tau Hu-Ben Nghe canal.
As proposed, the route of the first line from Linh Dong-Binh Quoi-Hiep Binh Chanh-Tam Vu-Thanh Da-Thao Dien-Ung Van Khiem-Tran Nao-Nguyen Huu Canh-Bach Dang. This line needs to build eight terminals along the Saigon River. To exploit, we need build four multi-functional piers, eight stations, eight ships of which can carry capacity of 80 passengers per ship ... with total investment capital of VND 58 billion. Daily Company recommends the City’s support VND 12 billion to build eight stations along two routes. The route of second line runs along Tau Hu-Ben Nghe canal, the starting point is from Bach Dang Wharf passing through Districts 4, 5, 6 and 8.
According to Mr. Toan’s idea, these two lines are capable of carrying about 10,000 passengers per day. Ticket prices proposed VND15,000 per passenger. It is estimated for the time from starting point to ending point (including stopped time) about 30 minutes. If the two pilot routes operate efficiently, the city will open new lines such as Bach Dang-Te canal-Phu My Hung; Mieu Noi-Binh Loi-Fatima-Binh Trieu-Thanh-Da-Thao Dien; route linking Ho Chi Minh City with Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Long An…
KIEU PHONG
Phap Luat Newspaper
Source: http://phapluattp.vn/20100806120437299p1085c1091/gia-ve-cano-buyt-du-kien-15000-dongluot.htm
