Eight 'Blue Buses' to Operate in Kathmandu Valley from July 17

Kathmandu. Preparations are underway to operate eight 'Blue Buses' in the first phase in the Kathmandu Valley from the upcoming July 17.

The government has prepared to operate the said service free of charge in all seven provinces to ensure safe travel for women under the 100-point agenda of governance reform published by the government.

Ramhari Pokharel, spokesperson for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, informed that 25 buses will be operated in the first 100 days. Sajha Yatayat has corresponded with the Ministry of Finance for opinions and suggestions for the operation of the bus service. After receiving consent from the ministry, the bus service will be operated from the first phase from July 17.

In the initial phase, two buses will be operated on the Lagankhel-Budhanilkantha route and two buses on the Thankot-Nagdhunga-Airport route. Four buses will be operated in the Ring Road area. Of these, two will be operated clockwise and two anti-clockwise, the ministry has stated.