Taxis in Yangon are widely available although they are not metered. While the taxis usually lack comfort and air condition, most rides cost only between one to three US dollars. However, it would be advisable to find a taxi whose windows close properly during the rainy season, lest you wish to be soaked. Since there are no taxi meters, the fare should be negotiated before the ride starts. If you are going somewhere not as well known, you should request someone to write the address on paper in Myanmar to show the driver, or ask someone from the hotel to explain.

Bus

Taxis are the easiest way for foreigners to travel around Yangon, however those who are more adventurous may wish to take a ride on one of the city’s overcrowded city buses. There are over 40 bus routes in the city and traveling anywhere in the downtown area will cost less than 10 US cents while 10 to 20 cents will get you anywhere in Yangon. Types of buses include modern models to vintage vehicles to small pick up trucks on some routes.

Some useful bus routes include

Shwedagon Pagoda - bus numbers 37, 43 and 40.

Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda - bus numbers 42 and 47.

Insein to Them Byu Road (near the YMCA) - green pick up number 48

Bogyoke Market to Mingala Market (southeast of

Kandawgyi Lake) - Japanese pick-up number 1.

Sule Pagoda to the airport (via Hledan junction, Pyay Road the University of Yangon and the western side of lnya Lake - bus numbers 51 and 53.

Sule Pagoda to Hlaing Thar Yar Bus Station - bus numbers 54, 59 and 90.

Sule Pagoda to Aung Mingalar Bus Station - bus numbers 43, 45 and 51.

Kaba Aye Pagoda to Mae La Mu Pagoda - bus number 43,

Pick-up Truck

Pick-up trucks that have bench seats in the back are a popular way of commute for locals. Often you will see them carrying school children or workers either on their way from or to home. Empty pick-up trucks can be hailed should you wish to experience a ride and cost a bit more than a taxi.

Trishaw

Yangon’s version of a passenger carrying bicycle is called the trishaw. One can sit back facing the driver while the wind blows by your face. The trishaw is certainly an experience to try during your stay in Yangon and can be found in downtown and other busy parts of the city.

Hire Car

Hire cars are available and usually come with a driver as foreigners are not permitted to drive in Yangon. They are usually in better shape than vehicles and can be hired for any period of time. Either a travel agent or hotel can make arrangements for you.

Boat

Ferries are available throughout the day on the southern bank of the Yangon River at the Pansodan Street Jetty. They leave every 20 minutes to Dala and cost about two US dollars.