VICE-CHAIRMAN U Chit Ko Ko of the Yangon Region Public Transport Regulatory Committee (YRTC) stated that the management committee meets every Tuesday to review records and take action against YBS drivers who violate traffic regulations, during the opening of the Awareness Course 5/2026 at the YRTC office. He noted that approximately 7,500 YBS drivers operating 3,700 vehicles transport about 1.7 million commuters daily. Due to a rising number of drivers violating regulations, educational seminars are now being held twice a month.
He emphasized that drivers are the key players in ensuring road safety on public highways. He urged drivers to ensure doors are fully closed before departing from bus stops. He also issued a warning: any driver found guilty of causing a fatal accident due to overtaking, driving against traffic, running red lights, or speeding will be permanently blacklisted and banned by YRTC.
YRTC’s monitoring and enforcement system includes telematics technology via the Traffic Control Centre, CCTV records, and drug testing. He explained that reckless driving causes immense grief and tragedy for both the victim’s family and the driver’s own dependents. YRTC’s efforts aim to reduce accidents and ensure commuters can travel safely through systematic and cautious driving. He urged drivers to reduce greed and strictly follow instructions to decrease the number of accidents and fatalities.
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