Aathrai Rural Municipality in Tehrathum and Phidim Municipality in Panchthar have launched an inter-municipality friendship bus service connecting the two local units across the districts. The service, operated by Aathrai Rural Municipality, began on Saturday.
The bus is intended to support travel for senior citizens, children, students, patients and persons with disabilities.
Service connects two districts
The friendship bus links Aathrai and Phidim, providing transport between the municipalities in Tehrathum and Panchthar. Aathrai Rural Municipality is operating the service.
Priority for passengers needing support
The service targets groups including:
- Senior citizens
- Children and students
- Patients
- Persons with disabilities
The launch establishes a direct public transport connection between the two local units.
