November 01

The Yangon Public Transport System (YPS) cards, used for fare payments on Yangon Bus Service (YBS) routes throughout Yangon, will soon support top-up services through Mobile Money applications, according to Asia Starmar Transport Intelligent Co Ltd.

Currently, YPS card top-ups and purchases are available at designated sales counters located in popular areas such as Sule, Myanmar Plaza, Hledan, Thakin Mya Park, and 8th Mile, as well as in G & G convenience stores, Mingala Cinemas, and Capital Shopping Centre.

“To make YPS card top-ups more convenient, besides the existing counters and shops, we are planning to implement mobile money services such as KBZPay and Wave Money. This will allow users to top up directly from their phones starting in 2025,” said a spokesperson from Asia Starmar Transport Intelligent Co Ltd.

YBS riders currently benefit from convenient fare payment options, including the YPS card and QR Code system. Reports indicate that over 230,000 people are using the YPS card, while more than 2,000 have adopted the QR Code system.

As of now, YPS POS systems are installed in over 3,900 YBS buses, spanning 18 bus companies. Installation will continue on the remaining YBS buses to enhance service accessibility. — ASH/KZL