The outbound route travels via Pham Van Dong, Vo Thi Sau, Nguyen Hue, Ton Duc Thang, Nguyen Van Cu, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Co Ong Road and the internal road to Dam Trau Beach before continuing to the airport. The return service follows the reverse direction.
The HCM City Public Transport Management Centre will oversee operations, notify the operator of the approved plan, publish schedules and ensure passengers receive updates.
In addition to Route 173, five more electric bus routes are expected to be launched soon, extending the network to 74.33 km and covering roughly 90 per cent of the island’s road system.
The planned routes include 174 (central axes), 175 (Con Dao Centre-Ben Dam Port), 176 (north-west area-Con Dao Centre), 177 (south-east area-Con Dao Centre) and 178 (tourist attractions).