Advance Public Transport Ticket Booking to Open from Ashwin 23 Ahead of Dashain, Tihar
Summary
Advance ticket booking for public transport will open from Ashwin 23 ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath to help manage the festive rush out of Kathmandu Valley. Authorities have also announced safety and anti-overcharging measures, including two drivers on long-distance buses, passenger recordkeeping and stricter action against irregular ticket sales.
Key Points
- Advance public transport ticket booking will open from Ashwin 23 ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath.
- The decision was taken at a high-level meeting at the Department of Transport Management to ease festive travel from Kathmandu Valley.
- Long-distance vehicles will need two drivers, and operators must record passenger details while selling tickets.
- Authorities warned of legal action against overcharging, black marketing and other ticketing irregularities.
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