The driver, including passengers, initially thought he might have boarded the bus for a surprise inspection. But he got down at Ratnapark and headed for his office in Baggikhana.
On Friday, DIG Chand was not only the traffic police officer to commute on a public vehicle. Over 900 traffic police personnel of MTPD on Friday took public transport leaving their private vehicles at home in line with MTPD decision last week. The office had asked the traffic police personnel to use public transport every Friday to encourage people to take public transport and reduce traffic congestion in the capital.
During his ride from his home to the office, DIG Chand inquired about the public transport service with passengers. MTPD asked all its officials to use public transport every Friday to ease traffic congestion and reduce air pollution in the capital.
Likewise, MTPD also informed that it took the decision to reduce its fuel expenses. “People are increasingly using private vehicles. So, we have decided to use public vehicles and encourage public to follow suit,” said Inspector Rajendra Shrestha, deputy spokesperson of MTPD.
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He said the traffic congestion would ease significantly if a person using private vehicle starts using public transport for at least a day in a week.
“We believe that our drive will force public transportation operators to be accountable to passengers and follow traffic rules,” said he.
Meanwhile, MTPD also organized a massive awareness program at St Xavier School, Jawlakhel on Friday to raise awareness about traffic rules among students.
