The Ultimate Solution to Urban Transportation: Mini Buses

As Vietnam’s major cities tighten restrictions on private vehicle use to alleviate congestion and pollution, the demand for flexible, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly public transportation is on the rise.

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 transport 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 high expectations for a significant increase in public transport usage—an inevitable trend towards smart and sustainable urban development. In 2024, public transport usage in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City already showed a 12% average annual growth.

Faced with these requirements, small yet maneuverable 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 Ho Chi Minh City should diversify its bus fleet, mandating the inclusion of 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 passenger volume might not justify operating multiple routes. Mini-buses offer the required flexibility and compactness for such scenarios.

Spacious interior with a focus on passenger comfort and convenience

GAZ’s Small Urban Buses: 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 GAZ small bus model has distinct strengths catering to diverse operational requirements. The Gazelle CITILINE is considered a multi-purpose bus for fixed intra-city and short inter-regional transportation 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-urban shuttle services, emphasizing maneuverability. Its unique chassis structure, typically found in large buses, features a low-floor design, while its compact body 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 bulky luggage. The Gazelle CITY’s modern rear air suspension enhances ride comfort and smoothness.

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

Low-floor design facilitates easier boarding and alighting for passengers with strollers, elderly individuals, or those with mobility challenges.

Diverse Usage Requirements, Optimized Investment Efficiency for Businesses

Mini-buses like the Gazelle CITY and Gazelle CITILINE are currently 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 optimize costs and precisely meet diverse operational demands.

“Since we started using the Gazelle CITY for airport and intercity shuttle services, passengers have expressed much satisfaction and comfort due to its spacious interior, comfortable seating, and ample luggage space. The vehicle also provides a smooth ride,” shared a representative from a transport 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 necessary to serve passengers effectively. 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 transport businesses due to their unique design catering to modern travel needs.

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

Established in 2019, GAZ Thanh Dat (GAZ Vietnam) manufactures and distributes commercial and small-sized buses with a total payload of 3.5 to 4.9 tons. With a network of over 20 authorized dealers across Vietnam, GAZ Thanh Dat provides high-quality products and is committed to offering competitive after-sales services, genuine spare parts, and optimal benefits to customers. The GAZ Thanh Dat assembly plant in Da Nang, along with spare parts warehouses in Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City, ensures prompt, efficient, and reliable after-sales services. Notably, since the beginning of 2025, GAZ Thanh Dat has expanded its network by opening new showrooms in Can Tho, Nha Trang, and Quang Ninh, providing maximum convenience to customers nationwide.

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