Kathmandu Valley Public Transport System to Undergo Major Restructuring
Summary
The government has proposed a comprehensive restructuring plan for Kathmandu Valley's public transport to organize routes into primary, secondary, and tertiary tiers, modernize vehicles, and reduce congestion and pollution.
Key Points
- The government introduced a plan to restructure Kathmandu's public transport system to address route duplication, vehicle congestion, and low service quality.
- The plan categorizes routes into three tiers: primary routes with large buses, secondary routes with medium buses, and tertiary routes with small vehicles and electric tempos as feeders.
- Institutional reforms include forming new transport agencies, establishing a Public Transport Directorate, and integrating small entrepreneurs into cooperatives.
- Pilot projects will start on the Balkhu-Gwarko and New Buspark-Airport routes using electric vehicles and improved bus services to modernize and reduce congestion.
