Government Amends Law to Revive Urban Public Transport Management Authority
Summary
The government has amended the law to revive the Urban Public Transport Management Authority and give it stronger powers to manage Kathmandu Valley’s public transport. The authority says its KTM Public Transport app, smart card system, and 10-year master plan will modernize bus services and reduce syndicate-style route chaos.
Key Points
- The government is amending the law to revive the Urban Public Transport Management Authority, which had been slated for abolition.
- The revised bill expands the authority’s powers over route permits, integrated route planning, fare setting, and transport infrastructure in Kathmandu Valley.
- The authority’s KTM Public Transport app has connected about 1,000 vehicles and is its main technical achievement so far.
- A smart card fare system and a 10-year transport master plan are being prepared to modernize Valley transport and improve service transparency.
