Nepal Government Increases Public Transportation Fares

Key Points

• The Nepalese government has increased public transportation fares due to fuel price fluctuations.
• Fares for passenger vehicles have increased by 16.71 percent.
• Freight vehicle fares have increased by 21.68 percent on hilly routes and 15.75 percent on Terai routes.
• The last fare adjustment was made when diesel cost 150.83 rupees per liter, and the new rates came into effect after ministerial approval.