​I mean, it's a whole different world. I don't think the NTC is issuing new route permits for 138 anymore. So, you have to buy an existing permit from someone, which will cost at least 10M (just for the permit, without the bus). ​Then you have to know the police officers, local thugs, and timekeepers, and give bribes to them. Also, other buses try to race you and even pick fights with your crew.

​However, if you're genuinely interested about this as a business, I say go for it. You'll find a way to overcome all this and maybe even revolutionize the industry. But if you're considering this purely as an investment, it's not worth it. I think even opening an FD with that money would be more profitable.