YANGON: Myanmar has recently introduced its first electric bus service for public transportation between Yangon and Naypyidaw, according to a local express bus company on Monday (Aug 5).
"We imported electric buses, and Mandalar Minn bus line is now operating them. We already imported two electric buses. We planned to bring in two more electric buses in December. They are from China," U Aung Thu, chairman of the Aung Gyi Group of Companies, told Xinhua on Monday.
"We chose to import the electric buses from China because China is leading the electric vehicle industry," U Aung Thu said.
Daw Myat Mon Thein, a deputy general manager from the Ministry of Industry, also confirmed on Monday, "We have already given permission to import electric buses for public transport."
According to the Ministry of Industry, Myanmar has planned to introduce electric buses in major cities, including Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw. - Xinhua
