KATHMANDU, July 12: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has suggested halting bus operations at night. Talks are currently underway with representatives of the transportation industry on this proposal. This morning, two buses fell into the Trishuli River due to a landslide on the Narayanghat-Mugling road, and the passengers are missing. In response to this incident, the home ministry has proposed halting nighttime bus operations during the monsoon season.

The Ministry's Division of Disaster and Conflict Management, led by Dr Bhisma Kumar Bhusal, has initiated discussions with transport entrepreneurs regarding this matter.

Due to the elevated risk of natural disasters during the monsoon season, the Ministry of Home Affairs is making arrangements to discuss implementing a halt during this time.

In 2022, the Makwanpur District Administration stopped buses traveling to Kathmandu via Tribhuvan Rajpath, citing the risks of nighttime travel.

Transport entrepreneurs have argued that stopping nighttime bus services is not an effective measure for reducing risks.

Saroj Sitaula, the Senior Vice President of the Nepal National Transport Entrepreneurs Federation, emphasized that the government should prioritize road safety measures instead of imposing a nighttime bus service ban.

Following the unfortunate incident in Chitwan this morning, an emergency meeting was convened at the Ministry of Home Affairs. The meeting aimed to gather more information about the incident and discuss the proposal to halt bus services at night during monsoon. Transport entrepreneurs were also invited to discuss the issue. 

 
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