Oct 30, 2024 · (KPL) The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Vientiane is progressing steadily, with completion anticipated by mid-2025 to provide sustainable public transportation for residents.

Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit Project on Track for Mid-2025 Completion. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Vientiane is progressing steadily, with completion expected by mid-2025 to offer sustainable public transportation for the city’s residents.

Mar 11, 2024 · KPL Twenty-eight of the 55 electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses ordered by Vientiane, Lao PDR, from Chinese manufacturer Chery Wanda, are expected to arrive in the capital city on November 4, 2024, according to SouthEast Asia Infrastructure.

Nov 21, 2023 · KPL (KPL) Lao government will improve the quality of life in Vientiane by improving access bus route and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station from Chao Fa Ngoum Park to Patuxay and from Patuxayto the National University of Laos.

May 23, 2022 · A BRT corridor between the National University of Laos and Fa Ngum, consisting of 12.9-kilometer dedicated bus lanes with 28 enclosed stations, will be developed to transform the city center.

Dec 27, 2024 · Key features include an urban transport management system, improved public bus services, a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, E-pedicabs, and enhanced traffic management. The BRT project alone reached 35 percent completion, according to JCLAO.

Apr 9, 2025 · Commuters in Vientiane will soon benefit from a state-of-the-art fleet of fully air-conditioned, 12-meter electric buses equipped with priority seating for pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. These buses will operate on exclusive BRT lanes, significantly reducing travel time and enhancing safety for daily travelers.

Dec 5, 2023 · Much has been done in the way of planning the transport network in Vientiane over the last few years, especially on the development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system first proposed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

TPF contributes to the design of a sustainable urban mobility system tailored to the needs of the city of Vientiane. The proposed project involves a 20 km BRT line that will pass through the center of Vientiane, connecting Wattay International Airport to the National University of Laos.

In July ITDP-China completed the detailed conceptual design for a potentially transformational BRT project in Asia in coming years: the Vientiane BRT. The project is still subject to final approval by the ADB and government of Lao PDR, but has received strong support from key Lao PDR officials and stakeholders.