Fire extinguisher to be made mandatory in public transport vehicles
Summary
The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office is preparing to make fire control devices mandatory in public passenger vehicles to improve safety and tighten route-permit enforcement. Vehicles, drivers, documents, and safety equipment will be regularly inspected, with officers cracking down on buses operating without proper permits or outside assigned routes.
Key Points
- The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office plans to make fire control devices mandatory for public passenger vehicles.
- Regular checks will cover vehicle condition, driver fitness, documents, route permits, and safety equipment.
- Police say some public vehicles are operating without required documents or outside their assigned routes.
- Officials say the move is meant to improve passenger safety and make public transport more organized.
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