The World Bank (WB) will continue sharing its experience and providing more financial assistance for Hanoi to launch more Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes, a WB specialist has said.
BRT helps address traffic jam in Hanoi (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The World Bank (WB) willcontinue sharing its experience and providing more financial assistance forHanoi to launch more Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes, a WB specialist has said.
During his working session with the municipalPeople’s Committee in Hanoi on October 2, Franz Drees-Gross, Director of the WB’sTransport and ICT Global Practice, highlighted the popularity of BRT inthe world, saying that it has resulted in long-term benefits in transport andurban planning.
He expressed his belief that the BRT model willsoon prove effective in Hanoi.
The World Bank will continue serving as a bridgeconnecting Hanoi with other cities in the Southeast Asian nations, he pledged.
For his part, Vice Chairman of the municipalPeople’s Committee Nguyen Quoc Hung said the city will continue gatheringcomments from international experts and the community to enhance the operationand management of the BRT network to better serve residents.
He also expressed his hope that the WB willcontinue providing active support for the city’s transport projects,contributing to the development of the capital city.
The first BRT route, funded by the World Bank,was launched in Hanoi in late December last year, making Vietnam the eighthcountry in Southeast Asia to implement BRT.
The system has helped ease traffic congestion inHanoi.-VNA
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BRT helps address traffic jam in Hanoi (Source: VNA) 
