Kathmandu Metropolitan City to Launch Night Bus Service from Baisakh 1 in Collaboration with Sajha Yatayat
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City will launch a night bus service from Baisakh 1, 2083 with Sajha Yatayat, operating two electric bus routes covering major city areas and Tribhuvan International Airport.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City is launching a night time public transport service from Baisakh 1, 2083.
- Two routes are planned: a 16 km north-south route from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha and a 20 km east-west route from Thankot to Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Four electric buses will operate, with service hours from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, arriving every 20 minutes at stops.
- Buses will have CCTV cameras and municipal police presence for passenger safety.
- Acting Chief Dangol emphasized making the service modern, integrated, convenient, safe, reliable, and sustainable.
