Bui Hoa An, deputy director of the Department of Construction, spoke about the city's green transition efforts during a plenary session of Vietnam Green Building and Transportation Week 2025 held on Wednesday.

The current construction department is also in charge of transport aspects after merging with the Department of Transport.

An stated that the city aims for a comprehensive transition in vehicles and infrastructure by 2030.

From 2025, all newly invested or replacement buses will run on electricity or other green energy sources.

By 2030, all buses and cars used by state agencies and public units are expected to operate on electricity and other renewable sources.

Specifically, at least half of motorbikes used by ride-hailing and delivery drivers, as well as those used by public employees, are projected to switch to electric by 2027, reaching full adoption by 2030.

From 2030, all newly invested or replacement taxis in the southern city will run on electricity or other green energy sources.

The city will also introduce some vehicles using alternative fuels such as hydrogen.

To support the transition, the city will expand its charging infrastructure, ensuring that all government offices, hospitals, bus stations, and parking lots are equipped with charging points for electric cars.

At least 1,500 public charging stations will be built, along with battery charging or swapping points for electric motorbikes at shopping malls, apartment buildings, schools, parking areas, and bus terminals.

Bus stations and rest stops will be encouraged to meet green standards. The city will pilot low-emission zones in the downtown area, Can Gio District, and Con Dao Special Zone.

Emission testing will be mandatory for all motorbikes, and emission standards will be applied to all motor vehicles.

In public transport, Ho Chi Minh City will accelerate metro construction and put Metro Line No. 2 (Ben Thanh-Tham Luong) into operation.

Electric and green-energy buses will be expanded and linked with metro stations, with public transport expected to meet 15-20 percent of travel demand.

The city has proposed completing the legal framework for green transport, including revising the Law on Road Traffic, adding road signs for low-emission zones, and setting emission standards for motorbikes.

It will also define recognition criteria for green-certified ports, stations, and rest stops, and establish a system for certifying high-emission vehicles.

Authorities will develop guidelines for vehicle life-cycle management, including the collection and recycling of electric batteries under a circular economy model.

National standards for charging stations will also be introduced to ensure electrical safety, fire prevention, and environmental protection.