All highway bus terminals operating inside the Myanmar-Thai border town of Myawady have been instructed to relocate to the “Sein Lei Myaing” highway bus terminal compound in Aye Thukha Village at the entrance of the town by June 1, according to local authorities.
After the reopening of the Asian Highway, which had been closed for more than two years, only some express buses initially began operating from the Sein Lei Myaing terminal, while most transport lines continued running passenger and cargo services from terminals inside the town. Authorities have now ordered all operators to move by the June 1 deadline, said U Kyaw Kyaw Oo, Deputy Director of the Myawady Development Affairs Committee.
He said large and small buses are currently operating throughout the town due to the regional situation, and the relocation is intended to improve order, traffic management, security, and the town’s appearance. He also noted that bus terminals inside the town have been causing traffic congestion.
“We have already instructed all operators through a coordinated effort to move into the Sein Lei Myaing terminal compound no later than June 1. Relevant departments and the regional administrative body are cooperating on this process, and I would like to request all terminals currently operating inside the town to return to the original Sein Lei Myaing terminal,” he said.
Authorities also said they would work together to ensure that passengers arriving at the Sein Lei Myaing terminal do not face difficulties and that public convenience will be prioritized.
Although all highway bus terminals must relocate to the Sein Lei Myaing compound, ticket sales offices may still operate inside the town, and transport services for picking up and dropping off passengers will still be allowed.
Officials said advance notices regarding the relocation have already been issued. Operators failing to relocate within the specified period will first receive warning letters, and continued non-compliance could lead to legal action under transportation laws, U Kyaw Kyaw Oo told Eleven Media.
