Passengers planning to leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, Deepawali and Chhath are still waiting for clarity on advance bus tickets. The Department of Transport Management has called a meeting for Tuesday to discuss when advance booking for public transport will open.
The department sent a letter on Monday inviting transport entrepreneurs, labour organisations and traffic police to the discussion. The meeting on advance ticket booking is expected to address the arrangements ahead of the approaching festivals.
Advance bus ticket booking remains uncertain
Advance booking has not yet formally opened, leaving passengers preparing to travel from Kathmandu Valley uncertain about when they will be able to secure tickets.
The department has called the stakeholders together to discuss opening bookings for public transport ahead of the festival travel period. No decision on the start of advance ticket sales has been announced in the provided information.
Stakeholders invited to Tuesday’s discussion
The department’s letter invited representatives from:
- Transport entrepreneurs
- Labour organisations
- Traffic police
The meeting will focus on advance ticket booking for travel ahead of Dashain, Deepawali and Chhath.
