Yangon sees light traffic congestion as odd-even license plate driving system enforcement begins on March 14
Sources say traffic in Yangon is expected to be lighter than usual on March 14 as enforcement of the odd-even license plate driving system begins following the end of the education period.
The odd-even license plate driving system was introduced on March 7, with the education period extended until March 13.
On March 14, when the education period ended, traffic in Yangon was lower than on previous days.
“The enforcement starts today, and since today is an even-numbered day, the number of even-numbered cars is less than the number of odd-numbered cars, so traffic around Tamwe is a little lighter than the previous day. It may also be due to the holiday,” said a taxi driver from Tamwe Township.
In addition, traffic around Tamwe Market, Yuzana Plaza, Mingalar Market and Sule Pagoda was lower than on previous days at around 10 am on March 14.
"The area around Sule Pagoda is a little less busy than the previous days. The buses and taxis are seen as usual," said a resident of Kyauktada Township.
The odd-even license plate driving system was introduced on March 7, and the education period was extended to March 13. Violators will be subject to action under relevant laws and regulations.
During the 2026 university entrance exam and the industry, agriculture, and livestock entrance exams, the Ministry of Education said that vehicles of the exam-in-charge and school ferries will be allowed to travel without distinction as to whether they are even or odd-numbered cars.
On March 3, the information team of the National Defence and Security Council issued a notice to the public, asking private vehicles with even-numbered license plates to drive on even- numbered days of the month and with odd-numbered license plates to drive on odd-numbered days, starting March 7, to save fuel consumption.
