Over 110,000 Residents Benefit from Free Transportation During Pchum Ben Festival, Saving National Budget Nearly $2.3 Million
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, provided free public transportation during the Pchum Ben festival, benefiting over 113,000 residents. This initiative saved citizens an estimated $2.3 million and demonstrated increased public trust in government services.
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