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Posted on: 2012-08-23

Posted by: Prem Chaudhary,Birgunj

I think it is very good and important service provided by night bus service at night to individual,society and country.It is the best step taken by government for development of country.this service has made businessman to carry goods from one place to another place at night safely and easily.The work which is not done in day time in night it can be solved by this service.it has made us to feel comfortable.So in my opinion it should be given priority and continuity in order to develop our country rapidly but it should be developed according to concept of sustainable development.Government should think how an individual and country can be benefited without any harm and bad activities.So in order to provide security to night passenger government should make good bus stop at required places.It should employ police over there.There should be made rules and regulations that passenger can only get bus into bus stand and driver should only stop their buses only at bus stand.I think there will be less chance to occur criminal activities.The passenger along with bus can be safe.At the meantime the effort of government is not enough for it's proper development.we all should involve with great effort and desire.

Posted on: 2012-08-22

Posted by: Rekha Khanal

This is the good start, all of us wish for its continuity. This is only possible when some kind of night life exist in the city. In the 5 days experience it shows that the people are using these buses upto 10 P.m. slowly and gradually as the night life expand and the people aware of these buses this will continue. Atleast, the people don't have to pay the high fare in the taxies. And about security, as we know special security arrangements are there in the Valley, this will help people when they wait and in bus already there are security persons. As in the night time there should be day time bus service from metropolitian that covers all the major route of the Valley. The working hour of the staff should managed like wise. There must be the continuity of this service not only in night but also in day time also. best wishes.

Posted on: 2012-08-21

Posted by: nasib malakar

Extra working or traveling hours is a boon for any hardworking citizen, night bus services on the other hand seems another unpalatable challenge for the security divisions in the valley, not to forget the fact that a while ago, the police wanted everyone to reach home before 10 because they couldn't provide security. The country needs a surge towards leveling itself with the world, and its a positive start, more i hope would follow in the days to come.

Posted on: 2012-08-21

Posted by: Dr.Prasida Khanal

Benjamin Disraeli has said;"A consistent soul believes in destiny, a capricious one in chance.” The question is whether the initiation of night shuttle service will produce outcomes or would it just be trial and error.No doubt,such an action is praise worthy .However there are some measures required to be adopted to ensure public safety and comfort.I still remember the chaotic scenario at Sahid Gate,where passengers run about, hit each other and sometimes even sit on the roof of the buses .They have no choice with squeezing in the last micro van or the bus heading to their destiny.Not everyone has a scooter or can afford the high taxi fare.I believe,people can now relax and worry less.They can work extra time,visit their friends and families,have fun in market or enjoy late night wedding receptions.This in turn, would lead to economical booming of night markets,evening colleges, restaurants and indirectly empower society.This initiation must be taken as a punch to those public transporters who fit in passengers nearly double to the vehicles' capacity.Have not we experienced M/C chair in buses??That refers to small wooden chairs acting as an extra seat.I think the Government should start using pre paid coupons with citizenship number for bus tickets.This way the culprit can be trapped.Government alone cannot do everything.We as citizens must have civic sense.If someone puts on heavy gold ornaments,wears revealing clothes,shows off expensive gadgets, s/he would surely have security problems even during daytime or in any part of the world.If You and I abide by the law and maintain peace and harmony,together we as 'us' can make this initiation an everlasting change.Let us all support this noble cause.

Posted on: 2012-08-20

Posted by: Himal Thapa

Who was started this service is if truth be told huge. But some insecurity reason we should not blamed or discontinue for this helpful progress once-over. In future as much as achievable they may give that (street security) service too.

Posted on: 2012-08-20

Posted by: Bipin Poudel

i think its good to implement night buses in valley but is quite unreliable as in security reasons.every people in roads must be alert to the surrounding unless they find bus,to avoid this security from police force till 11 pm is must compulsory.

Posted on: 2012-08-19

Posted by: krishna prasad aryal

Night bus service has just started in our valley.This facility has aroused many hopes and enthusiasm to the people.College students need not to miss their important classes, job holders may continue their job for long time and no compulsion to pay high fare to the taxi.Entrepreneurs can flourish their occupation. It has aroused to think starting new job and business.Anyone could start their job if it is affordable.This new progress is really welcome-able.However there is bitter history about the termination of Sajha bus service and Trolley bus service because of poor management. Furthermore there is question of security .Security while in commuting is not only sufficient.Extra police personal should be deployed and there must be regular and effective marching of police where the bus conducts primarily.There must not be any power cut during that time. Through the little awareness of people may diminish security risk. Progress or facility shouldnot be stopped by any cause .Furthermore service should be extended throughout the valley for long hours every night.

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Question

With the start of the night bus service in the Valley, the Capital’s commuters have heaved a sigh of relief. But many have also raised questions on its continuity, security of people on the bus as well as when they wait for it on the streets at night, among others. What is your view on the service provided?