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Government hikes public transport fares by 10 per cent

Government hikes public transport fares by 10 per cent

By THT Online

FILE: Commuters try to board a packed bus as others wait for alternative means to travel after transport entrepreneurs halted services protesting government's decision of ending transport syndicate, in Kathmandu, on Friday, May 04, 2018. Photo: RSS

KATHMANDU: Citing the recent increase in fuel prices, the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has decided to impose a ten per cent hike in public transport fares effective from Sunday. The ministry took a decision to this effect following a discussion between government officials and transport entrepreneurs held at the ministry today. READ ALSO: Fuel supply to ease from today