On February 5th, Saigon Transportation Mechanical Corporation (Samco) announced that it is directly managing 5 bus stations including: Mien Dong New Bus Station, Mien Dong Bus Station, Mien Tay Bus Station, An Suong Bus Station and Nga Tu Ga Bus Station.
According to Samco, the peak service time for Binh Ngo Tet 2026 lasts 20 days, from December 20 of the year At Ty (February 7, 2026) to January 10 of the year Binh Ngo (February 26, 2026).
It is expected that the total number of passengers departing from the station during this period will reach about 1,340,629, an increase of 1.96% compared to the same period in 2025. The total number of serviced bus trips is 72,954, an increase of 1.59%.
New Mien Dong Bus Station: 8,850 trips, 164,460 passengers, an increase of 4.35% in trips and 3.67% in passengers.
Mien Dong Bus Station: 10,052 trips, 181,968 passengers, an increase of 6.24% in trips and 10.47% in passengers.
Mien Tay Bus Station: 37,390 trips, 842,000 passengers, an increase of 2.73% in trips and 4.34% in passengers.
An Suong Bus Station: 12,502 trips, 97,411 passengers, an increase of about 2%.
Nga Tu Ga Bus Station: 4. 160 trips, 54,790 passengers, an increase of 4% in trips and 3.86% in passengers.
Regarding ticket prices, Samco said that during the peak period from December 26 to 28 of the lunar calendar (ie February 13 - 15, 2026), bus stations will organize ticket sales to serve passengers from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day for entrusted bus station ticket sellers, and 24/24 for self-selling ticket sellers.
Ticket prices increased by 40% for routes under 300 km and increased by 60% for routes over 300 km.
Ticket prices are publicly listed at the ticket counters in the station. If they detect bus companies increasing prices in violation of regulations, people can report to the bus station for timely handling.
Samco said it has established a 24/24 hour standing team, with the participation of many related forces. Immediately after receiving people's feedback, the working group will inspect and handle it immediately.
Hotline information at bus stations: Mien Dong Bus Station (1900. 571. 292); New Mien Dong Bus Station (0368. 292292); Mien Tay Bus Station (1900. 7373); An Suong Bus Station (028. 37. 180257); Nga Tu Ga Bus Station (028. 37. 161333).
In addition, bus stations will proactively arrange trips, mobilize vehicles according to the registered charts of transport enterprises; closely monitor passenger traffic on each route to promptly adjust, prioritize key routes, and prevent congestion and overload during peak days near Tet.
Samco recommends that people buy tickets in the right places, actively buy tickets early to choose suitable seats and arrive at the station early to avoid being late due to traffic congestion in the last days of the year.
