Transport Union Chief Demands Probe into Vehicle Fires, Links Fare Hike to Fuel Prices
Summary
Transport entrepreneurs have urged the government to investigate repeated vehicle fires, including a fatal incident in Tripureswor, and to set safety standards for electric vehicles and public transport. The federation also says fares will stay unchanged during the festival period unless petroleum prices rise.
Key Points
- Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs National Federation Chairman Punyaprasad Sitaula called for an impartial government probe into repeated vehicle fires and accidents, including the Tripureswor incident.
- He said safety standards, technical testing, and clear emergency exit procedures are needed for electric vehicles, microbuses, and buses.
- Sitaula said public transport fares will not rise during the festival season unless the government increases petroleum prices.
- He also pressed for immediate implementation of online ticketing and technology-friendly transport systems.
