KATHMANDU, APRIL 15
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has implemented a carpooling system, an initiative that encourages employees to share vehicles on a rotational basis while commuting to and from the office.
Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol said the system has been introduced to better manage the ongoing fuel crisis by ensuring the optimal use of available vehicles.
Dangol stated that the decision was taken to avert potential challenges arising from fuel shortages. "There is currently a global shortage of fuel. If vehicles are operated as usual, even the fuel required for essential work and services may become scarce. To address this situation, it is essential to reduce fuel consumption. The carpooling initiative has therefore been implemented to prevent potential fuel-related issues," she said.
Under the initiative, groups of officials residing in the same areas have been formed based on their residential locations. Members of each group will use their vehicles on a rotational basis to commute together.
According to Dangol, the initiative is expected to reduce the number of vehicles commuting to and from the office, thereby lowering overall fuel consumption.
