Punya Prasad Sitaula on when Dashain ticket bookings could open
Summary
Advance Dashain ticket bookings have not opened yet as floods and landslides have damaged roads and bridges across key routes out of the Kathmandu Valley. Transport operators say the Department of Transport Management will decide the opening date after reviewing road conditions and consulting stakeholders.
Key Points
- Advance Dashain ticket bookings are still pending because many roads and bridges have been damaged by floods and landslides.
- Punya Prasad Sitaula says transport operators have raised their concerns with parliamentary committees and government agencies.
- The transport sector is asking the government to repair roads, allow route permits, and ensure passenger vehicles can operate safely during the festival rush.
- Transport operators estimate about 1.6 million people will leave the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain this year, down from the usual 2 million.
