The Federation of Nepalese National Transport Entrepreneurs has directed transport operators to strictly follow government-set fares during the Dashain festival to avoid facing official action.
Government Fare Compliance
The General Secretary of the Federation, Deknath Gautam, has warned that any vehicle found charging more than the government-set rates will face strict action. To make travel smoother, the government has decided to open advance ticket bookings starting from Asoj 23 for the upcoming Dashain festival. This decision was made after coordination between the Department of Transport Management, the Federation, labor unions, and the police office.
Rules for Transport Workers
The Federation has sent instructions to all seven provinces, district committees, and staff at the Gongabu Bus Park. Workers at the booking counters are required to wear their official uniforms and identity cards at all times. They are also instructed to treat passengers nicely and help them get their tickets easily for a safe journey home.
Traffic and Route Management
To manage the high volume of passengers, large vehicles like trailers will be banned from the Narayangadh-Kathmandu road section starting from Ghatasthapana on Asoj 25 until Kartik 8. However, vehicles carrying essential items like food, medicine, and fruits are allowed to run as usual. Furthermore, route permits for medium and long-distance passenger vehicles across Nepal will be open from Ghatasthapana until Kartik 10, though certain restrictions for specific types of large vehicles remain in place.
Safety and Monitoring
The Department of Transport Management will send teams to monitor passenger help desks at main Kathmandu entrances. The Federation has also assigned representatives to monitor areas including Gongabu Bus Park, Kalanki, Koteshwor, Gaushala, and Chabahil. A key priority this year is checking the fitness of passenger vehicles. Technicians from the Department of Transport Management will be stationed at the Gongabu Bus Park to conduct free vehicle fitness checks for all transport operators.
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