Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representative asks if there is a plan to abolish the odd-even system in Yangon Region

■ It is said that since fuel is being sold according to the amount determined for each motor vehicle, which is in line with the policy of conserving fuel, the additional restriction of the odd-even system will make society, economy, health, and education more difficult than fuel conservation. Whether there is a plan to abolish the odd-even license plate system for motor vehicles in Yangon Region was asked by U Thein Naing, a regional Hluttaw representative for the constituency of Kyauktada Township, from the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Party, at the second regular session of the third Yangon Region Hluttaw, held today (June 9). U Thein Naing, the regional Hluttaw representative for Kyauktada Township constituency, stated during his question that under the current circumstances, due to the global political situation occurring in foreign countries, various countries are formulating and implementing fuel conservation policies, and similarly, Myanmar has also formulated and implemented policies and achieved success. At fuel stations, systems such as the QR code reading system and the mileage recording system for taxis and commercial vehicles have been implemented to sell fuel in allocated quantities according to the engine power of the motor vehicles, and this system has achieved considerable success, and now fuel consumption has become stable. However, he stated that due to the system of fuel conservation, the odd-even license plate system and daily driving restrictions for motor vehicles are causing difficulties for people from all walks of life. For example, he said that difficulties are being faced in the circulation of goods, in the travel of the public due to the restrictions of the odd-even system for motor vehicles, and for parents to pick up and drop off their children at school on school opening days, as well as in social and economic sectors, and in all aspects, there are difficulties in using motor vehicles. "The QR code reading system and mileage recording system have prevented fraudulent practices in the purchase and sale of fuel, and fuel is being sold according to the amount actually needed for each motor vehicle within the prescribed limits, which is in line with the fuel conservation policy. Therefore, the additional restriction of the odd-even system on the roads makes the social, economic, health, and educational aspects of the public more difficult than fuel conservation," said U Thein Naing. He also stated that since the queues for purchasing fuel have now decreased, abolishing the odd-even system restrictions will not only facilitate the rapid circulation of goods but also greatly contribute to the stabilization of commodity prices. He further stated that in addition to the restrictions on fuel sales at fuel stations, the additional implementation of the odd-even system on the roads has resulted in a double control system for fuel conservation. Furthermore, U Thein Naing, the regional Hluttaw representative for Kyauktada Township constituency, stated that when evaluating the odd-even system, it is necessary to consider not only how much fuel has been saved but also how much the production capacity and economic efficiency have been affected. "For the convenience of the public's daily travel, to reduce costs, and for transportation to be smooth and convenient, commodity prices will fall and stabilize. Therefore, we want to know if there is a plan to re-abolish the driving system with odd-even restrictions for motor vehicles, considering the public's benefit, and if there are plans, when will they be abolished? If there are no plans, we ask through the Speaker of the Hluttaw why," said U Thein Naing, the regional Hluttaw representative for Kyauktada Township constituency. In response to this question, Dr. Myo Thaw, the Minister for Electricity, Energy, Industry, and Transportation of the Yangon Region Government, replied through the Speaker of the Hluttaw that the regulation for driving with odd-even restrictions for motor vehicles was announced nationwide on March 3 and 4, 2026, through a public announcement by the National Defence and Security Council Information Committee for fuel conservation, and it remains in effect until further notice.