Department of Transport Management Mandates Reserved Seats on Public Vehicles

Kathmandu. The Department of Transport Management has issued a directive mandating the strict implementation of reserved seating arrangements in public passenger vehicles.

In a public notice, the department warned that vehicle owners and transport operators who fail to maintain these designated seats, as per Section 107 of the Motor Vehicle and Transport Management Act 2049, will face legal action.

According to the Act, every public vehicle is required to reserve four seats for individuals with disabilities and two seats for women.

The directive follows widespread public complaints regarding the failure of local and long-distance transport operators to comply with the reservation policy.

The department clarified that for long-distance vehicles, these seats must be kept reserved until at least four hours before departure.

The department has instructed all vehicle owners and transport operators to fully comply with the law, noting that those who fail to do so will be subject to legal action.