Due to the halt in public transportation caused by transport operators, Nepal Police has started operating two free buses in Kathmandu to assist the general public.
🚍 Free Bus Routes by Nepal Police
According to Nepal Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent Ramesh Thapa, the buses are being operated free of cost for public convenience. Here are the details of the two routes:
- Route 1:
Naxal → Baluwatar → Teaching Hospital → Ring Road → New Bus Park → Balaju → Swayambhu → Kalanki → Balkhu → Satdobato → Lagankhel → Jawalakhel → Thapathali → Maitighar → Putalisadak → Jai Nepal Hall - Route 2:
Naxal → Rato Pul → Gaushala → Airport → Koteshwor → Thimi → Sallaghari → Suryabinayak → Chabahil → Sukedhara → Ring Road → Teaching Hospital → Baluwatar
🚫 No Public Transport on the Roads
Due to the protest by transport operators, no long or short-distance public vehicles are operating in the Kathmandu Valley. Only Sajha buses, private motorcycles, cars, and a few taxis are seen on the roads.
According to Traffic Police Office Spokesperson Deepak Giri, no buses, microbuses, or tempos are operating. Since black-plate vehicles (commercial public transport) are not running as per the protest plan, even the usually busy streets of Kathmandu have appeared deserted since early morning.
🚶 What Are People Doing?
Many people are seen waiting at bus stops hoping for vehicles. Some are using ride-sharing services like Pathao and InDrive, while others are walking to their destinations.
🚨 Why the Protest?
Transport entrepreneurs have stopped public transportation across Nepal on Monday in protest against Gandaki Province’s ride-sharing regulation, which they claim is unconstitutional. They have put forward 7 demands to the government.
