Public transport in Yangon Region can rely on YBS (Yangon Bus Service) for a next decade, said Region Minister for Electricity, Industry and Road Transport Nilar Kyaw during the second annual general meeting of Yangon Urban Public Transport Company (YUPT) held on October 30.

The minister said circular rail transport could handle about tens of thousands of passengers while sky train and underground train projects could not be implemented either.

"For on-ground trains, we have only circular trains. We have no sky trains or underground trains. In the international community, trains play a key role in public transportation. As circular trains can transport only tens of thousands of passengers, we have to rely on YBS for a next decade," the minister said.

Around 2.5 million commuters have to depend on YBS. But the number could be about 5 million because those commuters have to go to and from their homes, the minister commented.

Yangon city has 100 bus lines in YBS system with 6,635 registered buses. Over 4,500 buses transport about 1.8 million passengers daily.