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The Evolution of Yangon’s New Bus Service

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January 17, 2018
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The Yangon Bus Service (YBS) marked its first-year anniversary on Tuesday facing the same hopes and apprehensions as at its birth. But the Yangon government seems committed to making it a success, vowing during Tuesday’s celebrations to “make it happen.” Here are some of The Irrawaddy’s previous stories on the bus service to help readers understand how the YBS became what it is today.

Yangon Transport Authority Declares YBS a ‘Success’ on Its 1st Birthday

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