Public transport fare rises

Kathmandu, Jan 6: The Department of Transport Management has increased the fare of the public transport and cargo carriers.

The department issued a notice on Monday stating that the fare for interprovincial public transport was increased by 3.3 percent, and the fare of the cargo carriers was hiked by 0.81 percent in the hilly areas and 0.05 percent in Tarai.

The weightage of fuel is considered 35 percent, and 65 percent of other indicators determine the public vehicle fare. The department said that the decision to hike the fare was taken following the minister-level decision on December 26, 2024.

Director General of Department Rajib Pokharel said that the public transport fare was adjusted since it was the same for two years despite a price hike in petroleum products. —RSS