Kathmandu Administration Sets New Time for Vehicles on Balkhu-Southkali-Hetaunda Route
Summary
The Kathmandu District Administration Office has imposed new operating hours for passenger and public transport vehicles on the Balkhu-Southkali-Hetaunda route to improve safety. Vehicles must leave Balkhu after 5 AM and reach the Pharping police check post by 8 PM as accidents on the route rise.
Key Points
- Passenger and public transport vehicles on the Balkhu-Southkali-Hetaunda route must now reach the Pharping police check post by 8 PM.
- Vehicles are allowed to start from Balkhu only from 5 AM under the new schedule.
- The District Security Committee in Kathmandu made the decision to improve passenger safety amid rising accidents on the route.
- Authorities cited narrow roads, poor vehicle condition, speeding, driver fatigue, and alcohol or drug use as major causes of accidents.
