As a partner of Metro system No. 1, Vikki Digital Bank strives to promote the trend of cashless payment and use of public transport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Promoting cashless payments, smart public transport
On the morning of March 9, Ho Chi Minh City officially inaugurated Metro Line No. 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) after more than two months of commercial operation since December 22. On the occasion of the inauguration of Metro Line No. 1, Vikki Digital Bank distributed 100,000 free VikkiGo cards to people at 14 metro stations.
VikkiGo card helps passengers just "tap to go", no need to queue to buy tickets, providing a fast and convenient travel experience.
The card can also be used to pay for metro, bus, ride-hailing apps, airline tickets and shopping, making it easy for people to travel domestically and internationally.
According to Mr. Le Van Thanh - Deputy General Director of Vikki Digital Bank, Vikki Digital Bank has accompanied Ho Chi Minh City since the first days of operation of Metro Line 1, striving to promote cashless payments and public transport culture.
With the VikkiGo card, people do not have to queue to buy tickets, use 1 card to use all public transport. VikkiGo users also receive many benefits such as accumulating reward points when shopping, exchanging free international business class air tickets. VikkiGo is a card that helps people open up the world of banking, finance, investment, insurance, travel, shopping... Users can open a credit card online, get instant limit approval, use it immediately, get free annual fee and 45 days interest-free...
“As a pioneer digital bank integrating cashless payment solutions for the public transport system, Vikki Digital Bank wishes to contribute to enhancing the value and increasing the convenience of the city's iconic transport project,” the bank representative shared.
New era for Ho Chi Minh City urban railway
Metro Line 1 has a total length of 19.7 km, including 14 stations, connecting the center of Ho Chi Minh City with Thu Duc City. This is the first metro line with underground sections in Vietnam, applying many modern construction technologies. The project is implemented with ODA capital from the Japanese government and counterpart capital from the State budget.
Since its operation on December 22, 2024, the metro line has served more than 5 million passengers, receiving positive feedback from the people. This project marks a new era in Ho Chi Minh City's urban railway system, creating strong momentum for the city to continue implementing the next metro lines.
Attending the event, Mr. Miyaji Takuma - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan affirmed that Metro Line No. 1 is not only an important transport project but also a symbol of the cooperative relationship between Japan and Vietnam. This is also the largest ODA project of Japan for Vietnam. He expressed his hope that the metro line will become a familiar means of transport for the people of Ho Chi Minh City, contributing to reducing traffic congestion, improving the living environment and enhancing urban quality.
According to Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc, the inauguration ceremony of metro line 1 is not only a source of pride for the city but also marks an important turning point in the process of urban transport transformation.
The Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee affirmed that investing in the urban railway system combined with urban development according to the TOD model is an effective solution to solve traffic congestion, environmental pollution and improve the quality of life for people. With the determination of the government, the support of the people and international cooperation, Ho Chi Minh City is gradually perfecting the modern public transport system, aiming to become a civilized, friendly and sustainable urban area.
Vikki new generation digital bank is headquartered in Hanoi with 212 branches, transaction offices and more than 1,000 ATMs nationwide. Vikki Digital Bank Tel: 1900 6608 Website: www.vikkibank.vn Email: [email protected] |
Vinh Phu
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/vikki-digital-bank-ngan-hang-so-thuc-day-giao-thong-cong-cong-2378926.html
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