KATHMANDU, July 20: The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, Ramshahpath has decided to launch 'special' checks at the entry points in the Kathmandu Valley in view of the upcoming festivals.

According to the office, the new drive will focus on long-route vehicles. "Our efforts will be for terminating possible incidents of passengers being conned under various pretexts during festivals, and ensuring their safe travels,” said SSP Rajendra Prasad Bhatta. Special security measures have been planned at Thankot, Nagdhunga, Jagati, Pharping, Bypass Balaju entry points. 

The Traffic Office has planned to conduct a regular checking, and checks against drunk-driving at 35 locations in the Valley.  

Vehicles will be banned from carrying passengers more than their seat-capacity and goods on hoods. Vehicle operators are required to get the condition of their vehicles checked and repaired regularly, and passengers should be informed about security measures they should take during a long-route travel.  

Traffic police will act against the possibility of overcharging passengers during festivals. Likewise, the Kathmandu Traffic Police Office and the Department of Transport Management will set up passenger help desks at various 14 locations in the Kathmandu Valley. 

The Office in collaboration with the Department will set up help desks at Nagdhunga, Kalanki, Swoyambhu, Machhaokhari, New Buspark, Chabahil, Gaushala, Koteshwor, Jagati, Saatdobato, Balkhu, Dakshinkali, Sundhara and Old Buspark. 

Bhatta said the help desks aim at facilitating passengers for comfortable travels and implement fixed transport fare rates during festivals.

(RSS)

 
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