Diesel-run public vehicles are driving Kathmandu’s air pollution
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has resumed random emission tests revealing that around 75% of diesel public vehicles exceed permissible pollution levels, contributing significantly to the city's air quality issues.
Key Points
- Around 75% of diesel vehicles like buses and pick-up trucks in Kathmandu fail emission tests, emitting black smoke above permissible levels.
- Petrol vehicles mostly meet emission standards with 93% passing the tests.
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City has resumed vehicle emission testing after a pause caused by staffing issues.
- Local government is enforcing pollution control measures, but the decision to ban vehicles older than 20 years is yet to be implemented.
