Source::RSS
Kathmandu
RSS
The public transportation which was halted for about four months due to a threat of COVID-19 outbreak has formally come into operation from today.
According to the Nepal Transportation Entrepreneurs Federation, about 50 per cent vehicles are plying from today across the country. However, only very few passengers are seen commuting.
The association general secretary Saroj Sitaula further shared that the number of vehicles will be gradually increased. He added that the safety measures were adopted by vehicle staff and passengers are also requested for the same.
The government has permitted to operate the public vehicles within the district and adjoining another district only for this Shrawan month however, entrepreneurs are demanding to open all routes for public transportation.
Earlier the government and entrepreneurs were agreed to bear 50 per cent insurance from the government side and 50 per cent from entrepreneurs if any transport workers die of COVID-19 infection. Along with it, the government was agreed to establish a relief fund to compensate for the family of transport workers if he or she dies of COVID-19.
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