Govt authorises transporters to raise fare by 25 percent

The Ministry of Labor and Transport Management has authorised the transport entrepreneurs to raise their fare only by 25 percent – as against the suggestion by the Fare Fixing Committee to increase the same by up to 35 percent.

The transporters had demanded the increase after the hike in price of fuel by around 21 percent.

In the face of growing opposition by the students against the fare hike, the Ministry has also decided to provide 43 percent discount in travel fares for students and those injured in People’s Movement.

Earlier, the students used to enjoy 33 percent discount in travel fares.

Shyam Prasad Mainali, Secretary at the Ministry, warned that the government will take strong action against those found charging fares in excess of its permitted level. nepalnews.com sd Jun 20 08

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