YANGON: A lawmaker in the Yangon Region Parliament has questioned whether the government plans to abolish the odd-even vehicle restriction system imposed as part of fuel-saving measures.
During the regional parliament session on June 9, USDP representative Thein Naing of Kyauktada Township said fuel distribution had become more stable thanks to QR code monitoring systems and mileage tracking for taxis and commercial vehicles. He argued that the continued enforcement of the odd-even driving rule was causing unnecessary difficulties for the public.
He said the restriction was affecting transportation, trade flow, school transportation for children, healthcare access and daily business activities, adding that fuel-saving controls were already being enforced at fuel stations through quota systems.
According to the lawmaker, removing the road restrictions could improve the flow of goods and help stabilise commodity prices while easing social and economic burdens on the public.
In response, Yangon Region Minister for Electricity, Energy, Industry and Transport Dr. Myo Thaw said the odd-even vehicle policy remains in effect under nationwide fuel-saving regulations announced by the National Defence and Security Council in March 2026, and will continue unless a new directive is issued. - Eleven Media/ANN
