Nearly 15 Lakhs People Expected to Leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain
Summary
Around 15 lakh people are expected to leave the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, with most travelling by long-distance buses and public vehicles. A new report says the surge in outgoing traffic will place heavy pressure on road safety and travel management systems.
Key Points
- Around 15 lakh passengers are projected to leave the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain this year.
- About 10 lakh travelers are expected to use long-distance buses and public vehicles.
- The findings are detailed in the 'Public Transport Travel Management Report for Dashain 2083.'
- The report was prepared by the Parliamentary Infrastructure Development Committee with technical support from the Society of Transport Engineers Nepal.
