By Nyein Nyein
THE Omni Focus Company will start operating a new YBS (Yangon Bus Service) route linking four universities on 27 February.
The company will operate 27 buses on the route linking the Yangon Technological University (Hlinethaya), the University of Medicine (2), the Dagon University, and the University of Economics (Ywathagyi).
Buses will start from the Yangon Technological University (Hlinethaya) and pass Dagon Ayar Highway terminal, Anawrahta Road, Shwepyitha Bridge, Danyingon junction, No.3 Road- Aungmingala Highway, Thudhamar Road, Kanthaya, Khaymathi, University of Medicine (2), North Okkala roundabout, Bohmubahtoo Road, Dagon University, Kyansittha Road, and No.2 Road, and terminate at the University of Economics (Ywathagyi). There will be a total of 82 stops on the route. The return trip to Yangon Technological University (Hlinethaya) will follow the same route with 85 halts.
The route has been divided into two parts: with each trip between the Yangon Technological University (Hlainethaya) and the University of Medicine (2), or between the University of Medicine (2) and University of Economics (Ywathagyi) costing K200. A ticket for the entire route will cost K300.
The Omni Focus Company has asked the Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) to offer shuttle bus services from the Yangon airport to the highway bus terminals with 20 buses, according to the YRTA.
“The bus lines can help ensure the security of commuters. The YRTA is striving to provide better transportation services,” said U Hla Aung, Joint Secretary of the transport authority.
At present, the Omni Focus Company is running YBS No 20, 83, 98, 99, 56, and the airport shuttle bus services from Yangon airport to Yangon Central Railway Station.
The Yangon Bus Service was launched on 16 January, 2017, during the incumbent government’s term, to improve transport facilities in Yangon. At present, more than 101 bus lines are operating 4,500 buses on 135 routes, along with the airport shuttle and city transit. The number of daily commuters has been estimated at 1.8 million.
(Translated by Ei Myat Mon)
