Student organisations obstruct transport movement due to discount dispute

Eight student organisations affiliated with various political parties have obstructed public transport movement in various places in the capital.

Demanding the implementation of discount in transport fares to students, the organisations have warned to impose countrywide strike in public transport.

On Wednesday morning, students obstructed transport movement in places like Chabahil, Gongabu, Ratnapark and so on.

Earlier, the government had decided to provide 45 percent discount to students.

However, transport entrepreneurs are reluctant to provide such heavy discount especially in long route travel.

Meanwhile, the government officials have said they will sit for talks with agitating students on Wednesday. nepalnews.com Jul 23 08