Infrastructure Committee Directs Government to Ensure Safe Public Transport During Festivals
Summary
The Infrastructure Development Committee has directed the government to make public transport safer and more orderly during Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath. It asked for vehicle inspections, rest for drivers, controlled ticketing, and stronger monitoring to curb overloading, fare irregularities, and food safety issues.
Key Points
- The Infrastructure Development Committee told the government to prepare an effective action plan for festival transport management.
- It called for technical checks on vehicles, adequate driver rest, and advance road-safety assessments during the holiday travel rush.
- The committee ordered ticket sales only from designated places, operation from bus parks, and passenger assistance desks.
- It also asked authorities to control overloading, monitor food outlets, and make transport more accessible for seniors, women, children, and persons with disabilities.
