From tomorrow, 30 June, a new Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF)-funded intra-city bus route will operate in Da Nang on a trial basis for 1 year.  The intention is to encourage local residents to use public transport services rather than their personal vehicles with the aim of easing traffic congestion.

An intra-city bus

The TMF bus station will be located on Bui Duong Lich.  The 19km-long route will depart and arrive in Bui Duong Lich, and it will run along Duong Van Nga, Khuc Hao, Ho Han Thuong, Chu Huy Man, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Xuan Dieu Parking Area, 3 February, Tran Phu, Ly Tu Trong, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Le Duan, Ly Thai To, Hung Vuong, Chi Lang, Le Duan, Phan Chau Trinh, Hung Vuong, Bach Dang, 3 February, Xuan Dieu Parking Area, Thuan Phuoc Bridge.

Buses will operate daily every 10 - 20 minutes from 5.45am to 8.45pm. Under the TMF-funded programme, all local residents and visitors will enjoy free fares on the route for 1 year after the date of its official launch.  Passengers will also enjoy free parking of their personal vehicles at the P&R Bui Duong Lich parking area. 

Cars parked along Bach Dang (Photos: Internet)

As part of the ‘Improving Da Nang Urban Traffic Corridor’ project, a ‘Smart Parking’ mobile app will be introduced for car drivers on a trial basis starting from the same date.

This app will allow car drivers to find vacant parking lots on the section of Bach Dang between its intersections with the Rong (Dragon) Bridge and Quang Trung, and on 2 September near the local Museum of Cham Sculpture.  It will also allow drivers to pay any parking fees via their mobile phones.