Two Ho Chi Minh City students win iPhone 17s for frequent bus travel
Two students who made the most public bus trips in Ho Chi Minh City during the first half of October have won iPhone 17 smartphones worth about VND28 million (US$1,090) each.
Ho Chi Minh City's Public Transport Management Center recently awarded two students with iPhone 17 devices for their frequent bus usage between October 1 and 15. Tran Thanh Luong, a University of Transport student, emerged as the top winner, while nine other students were selected through a lucky draw. Le Quy, a Radio and Television II College student, secured the second iPhone 17. The remaining students received shopping vouchers worth VND1-2 million each.
The awards came after an analysis of data from the city's payment and identification system, which identified the students with the highest number of valid bus trips. Luong, who took the bus around 200-300 times during the period, explained that he frequently travels by bus for university and his part-time job. He also uses the bus to observe transport management and operations.
Le Quy expressed surprise at winning an iPhone through bus travel, emphasizing the convenience buses provide to students. Le Hoan, deputy director of the center, revealed that this was the first time the organization had implemented such a program. The initiative aims to encourage students and young people to utilize public buses, helping to alleviate traffic congestion. The center plans to continue the program.
Ho Chi Minh City has been offering free rides on 134 public bus routes since July 1, with over 40 million passengers utilizing these routes, a nearly 50% increase compared to the same period last year.
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