Bagmati revises public transport fares after fuel price hike
Summary
Bagmati Province has revised public transport fares due to increased fuel prices, with hikes for passenger and freight services effective immediately.
Key Points
- Bagmati Province government has revised public transport fares following a rise in petroleum prices.
- Minimum passenger fare within Kathmandu Valley is now Rs24 for journeys up to 5 km, up from Rs19.
- Taxi flag-down rate set at Rs58 and Rs12 charged for every 200 metres.
- Freight charges increased from Rs14.80 to Rs18.76 per tonne per kilometre outside the Valley.
