The Ultimate Solution to Urban Transportation and Smart Tourism: Mini Buses

Mini-bus lines like the Gazelle CITY and Gazelle CITILINE, accommodating 20-26 passengers, are becoming the go-to choice for many transport companies in modern urban and tourism contexts.

Gazelle CITY and Gazelle CITILINE are attractive options for tourism and transportation businesses due to their unique design, catering to modern travel needs.

Urban Transportation Trends Favor Small Buses

According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport, the country aims to restrict private vehicles in urban centers such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City by 2030 to reduce congestion and environmental pollution. Concurrently, there are expectations for a significant increase in public transportation usage—an inevitable trend towards smart and sustainable urban development. In 2024, public transportation usage in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City already showed a 12% average annual growth.

Amid these requirements, small yet agile vehicles like mini-buses are emerging as a suitable transportation model for narrow streets, ancient towns, eco-tourism areas, airports, and satellite towns.

Dr. Luong Hoai Nam, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Transport Advisory Council, suggests that the city should employ a diverse range of bus types, including mini-buses with a capacity of 16-30 passengers. These vehicles are essential because the city has many alleys and narrow roads, where large buses would cause congestion and there may not be sufficient passenger volume to justify multiple routes. Mini-buses offer the needed flexibility and maneuverability.

Spacious interior with a focus on passenger comfort and convenience

Small Urban Buses from GAZ: Versatile Options, Adaptable Solutions

Manufactured and assembled by GAZ Thanh Dat to GAZ’s global standards and meeting Vietnam’s stringent inspection criteria, the Gazelle CITY and Gazelle CITILINE mini-buses offer both quality and suitability for the country’s climate and specific usage conditions. Consequently, GAZ vehicles are generally affordable, ensuring a readily available supply of spare parts and components, along with customization options based on specific needs. Gazelle CITILINE, in particular, is also popular in ASEAN markets like Laos and the Philippines.

Each mini-bus model from GAZ has distinct strengths catering to diverse operational requirements. The Gazelle CITILINE is considered a multi-purpose bus for fixed transportation within and between urban areas with high usage density, thanks to its spacious interior and flexible passenger capacity options.

Spacious interior with comfortable seating elevates the travel experience

On the other hand, the Gazelle CITY is more geared towards intra-city shuttle services, emphasizing maneuverability. Its unique feature lies in its specialized low-floor chassis, typically found in larger buses. However, the vehicle’s compact size makes it ideal for congested areas, narrow streets, and ancient towns. The low-floor design also facilitates easier boarding and alighting, especially for the elderly, children, passengers with strollers, or those with bulky luggage. The modern rear air suspension system in the Gazelle CITY enhances ride comfort and smoothness.

Both models can be equipped with one or two-wing doors, meet Euro 5 emission standards, and offer flexible configurations to cater to the specific needs of transport companies.

Low-floor design makes boarding and alighting more convenient, especially for passengers with children, the elderly, or those with mobility challenges.

Diverse Usage Needs, Optimized Investment Efficiency for Businesses

Mini-buses like the Gazelle CITY and Gazelle CITILINE are now used for various purposes, including intra-city passenger transportation, airport shuttles, student transportation, eco-tourism site visits, industrial park employee transportation, and mobile event and brand promotion services. The ability to customize seating/standing configurations enables businesses to easily optimize costs and meet diverse operational requirements.

“Since we started using the Gazelle CITY for airport and intercity shuttle services, passengers have expressed much satisfaction and comfort due to the spacious interior, comfortable seating, and ample luggage space. The ride is also smooth,” shared a representative from a transportation company in southern Vietnam.

Mini-buses like the Gazelle CITY and Gazelle CITILINE are widely used for passenger transportation in large, bustling cities and tourist destinations.

Many transport companies have deployed mini-buses in crowded tourist areas like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and locations with unique terrain like Da Lat, Da Nang, and Nha Trang, where compact and agile vehicles are needed to efficiently serve passengers. Notable companies like Phuong Trang and Ba Na Hills have chosen models like the Gazelle CITY and Gazelle CITILINE, underscoring the suitability of mini-bus designs in modern transportation ecosystems.

Gazelle CITY and Gazelle CITILINE are attractive options for tourism and transportation businesses due to their unique design, catering to modern travel needs.

Amid growing environmental and urban infrastructure pressures, compact and eco-friendly vehicles like the Gazelle CITY and Gazelle CITILINE play a practical role in upgrading public transportation systems. They not only help transportation companies optimize costs and operations but also enhance the overall travel experience for passengers, catering to diverse mobility needs.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)