Bus ticket bookings open ahead of festival rush
Summary
Advance bus ticket bookings for Dashain have opened across Kathmandu, with passengers crowding major counters as the festival departure rush begins. Authorities have also announced open route permits for long- and medium-distance vehicles and restrictions on large trailers to ease congestion.
Key Points
- Advance Dashain bus ticket bookings opened on Friday, drawing crowds to counters in Kathmandu.
- Passengers can book tickets at major transport hubs or through online platforms such as eSewa, Khalti and BusSewa.
- Long- and medium-distance vehicles will operate under open route permits from October 11 to October 27.
- Large trailers and other heavy vehicles will be barred on the Narayanghat-Kathmandu section from October 11 to October 25 to reduce traffic congestion.
