First Public Bus Launced in Cambodia
On 1st June 2001, Phnom Penh began its experimental project to run the public buses in the city. The project was funded initially by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). It is the attempt to help easing the traffic and to provide the Cambodian people with the first mass transit system in the capital.
17 out of 23 buses continues to operate on the two main routes passing along the Monivong Boulevard and around downtown. Last month, over a hundred thousand people rode on these buses. The bus fare is at 500 riels per adult, but will be raised to 800 riels soon (US$ = approx. 5,000 riels). The operation loses over US$ 1,000 per day and the fund is subsidized by the Phnom Penh Municipality.
17 out of 23 buses continues to operate on the two main routes passing along the Monivong Boulevard and around downtown. Last month, over a hundred thousand people rode on these buses. The bus fare is at 500 riels per adult, but will be raised to 800 riels soon (US$ = approx. 5,000 riels). The operation loses over US$ 1,000 per day and the fund is subsidized by the Phnom Penh Municipality.
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