The Ministry of Women, Children, Gender, Sexual Minorities and Social Security has taken steps to enforce the fifty percent public transport fare discount and seat reservation for senior citizens.
Minister Sita Badi Takes Initiative
The Ministry of Women, Children, Gender, Sexual Minorities and Social Security has started a new initiative. They want to make sure that elderly people get their 50 percent discount on public vehicles. Also, they want to ensure that at least two seats are reserved for them in these transport vehicles.
Under direction of Minister Sita Badi, ministry has sent an official letter to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport. The letter asks for their cooperation and help to implement these facilities successfully.
What the Law Says
According to Section 9 of Senior Citizens Act, 2063, it is duty of everyone to provide necessary services, facilities, and help to senior citizens. This applies to public vehicles, public works, health services, and religious or public places.
Following this legal rule, Nepal government had published a public notice. The notice says that transport owners must keep at least two seats reserved for senior citizens. Along with this, they must give at least 50 percent discount on transport fares.
Complaints from Senior Citizens
Even though the law has these rules, many elderly people are not getting these benefits. The ministry received many complaints from senior citizens saying that public transport operators are not giving them the discount.
After getting these complaints, Minister Sita Badi directed her ministry to take this matter seriously. Now, the ministry is coordinating with the transport ministry to make sure these rights are not just on paper, but actually practiced on roads.
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