Sihanoukville Television, September 11 — On the morning of September 11, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on social media that 497 buses would provide free travel home for the traditional Pchum Ben festival. The Phnom Penh governor confirmed that the city had arranged 597 buses in total, with the other 100 serving city and airport routes. The free hometown service will run for six days, from September 20 to 25.
A total of 597 buses have been allocated. Of these, 100 will continue daily public transport in Phnom Penh and the Techo International Airport express bus service. The remaining 497 will transport people to and from their hometowns over the holiday along seven main routes. Phnom Penh authorities will announce route and timetable details separately.
Hun Manet said free buses would reduce holiday costs and make homeward travel easier. “I hope this arrangement will facilitate travel and ease some transport expenses for citizens during Pchum Ben in 2025,” he said.
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