Additional 100 electric buses for Sajha Yatayat

Kathmandu: In the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83, an additional 100 electric buses will be made available for Sajha Yatayat Limited.

In today’s joint session of the Federal Parliament, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel stated in his budget speech that more electric buses will be allocated to Sajha to make the transportation system in the Kathmandu Valley environmentally friendly.

‘Modern technology will be used to measure vehicle pollution,’ he said. ‘Mass transport will be promoted in urban areas to manage the passenger load on public transportation.’

The budget mentions the operation of refresher centres to reduce road accidents, regular testing arrangements for all types of vehicles, and the timely implementation of third-party insurance. Minister Paudel stated that the use of electric vehicles will be encouraged to be reliable, high-quality, and sustainable, and the private sector will be attracted to establish charging stations and workshops.

‘Investment from the private sector will be attracted to operate smart public transportation in Kathmandu Valley and other major cities. A Public Transport Authority will be established. Arrangements will be made for the distribution of driver’s licenses at the provincial level,’ he said.

He said, ‘Feasibility studies will be conducted for options such as metro rail and monorail to modernise and organise public transportation in the Kathmandu Valley.’

National road safety standards will be set to reduce human and material losses caused by traffic accidents. The budget also includes provisions to ensure emergency services such as helicopters, specialised ambulances, and trauma care for rapid rescue on major highways.

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