Public transportation to be allowed within a district Only one passenger in one row of seat, fare 50% higher

Setopati

Kathmandu, July 9

The government has decided to allow public transportation system to operate within a district.

Making Cabinet decisions public on Thursday, Government Spokesperson and Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada said the Cabinet has decided to allow public transportation vehicles to operate within a district after meeting the health standards. The three districts in the Kathmandu Valley will be considered one and inter-district transport will not be allowed elsewhere.

The government has also decided to allow taxis in cities. The taxis also will not be allowed to go to another district outside the Valley.

He added that public transportation vehicles can resume operation from Friday. Odd-even system will continue for private vehicles.

All the passengers must wear face mask in public transportation vehicles and use sanitizers while the driver will also have to don gloves and mask.

The vehicles will have to keep only one passenger in a single row of seat meaning they cannot carry more than 50 percent of the seating capacity. They can charge a 50 percent higher fare.

Published Date: 2020-07-09 17:41:00

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