Ho Chi Minh City plans to spend $280 million annually to make all 135 intra-city bus routes permanently free, aiming to reduce traffic and pollution by shifting riders from motorbikes. The plan, targeting approval this month, projects a 30% ridership surge and requires boosting bus frequency and tracking passengers to manage the budget and demand.

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