Advance Bus Ticket Booking Opens in Kathmandu for Dashain Festival
Summary
Advance bus ticket booking has opened in Kathmandu for Dashain travel, with passengers reporting easier access at the Gongabu bus park despite concerns over higher fares and damaged roads. Transport operators have deployed help desks, volunteers and CCTV to curb black marketing as many travelers remain cautious after floods and landslides.
Key Points
- Advance ticket booking for long- and medium-distance vehicles has opened in Kathmandu ahead of Dashain, drawing passengers to the Gongabu bus park.
- Many travelers said ticketing was easier than in previous years, though fares have increased and road damage remains a concern.
- Transport entrepreneurs said fewer passengers showed up on the first day because of recent floods, landslides and uncertainty about the weather.
- The Nepal National Transport Entrepreneurs Federation says it is coordinating with Kathmandu Metropolitan City and traffic police to prevent black marketing and improve ticketing management.
