Industrialists and tourism professionals of Pokhara have protested against the protest by the public transport businessmen demanding the repeal of the ride-sharing regulations introduced by the Gandaki provincial government. They have requested to find a solution through dialogue and dialogue, protesting against the public transport ban that has been going on for three days in Gandaki.

The Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, publishing a statement on Sunday, urged the agitating businessmen not to use the strike as a means of hearing their demands. The association emphasized that the solution of contemporary problems should be found through dialogue and discussion.  

In a statement signed by Sudeep Pradhanang, Deputy General Secretary of the Union, it is said, "We are always against the bandh and strike." Such programs cause great damage to the country's economy. The statement states that the estimated loss of around 6 billion rupees from one day's closure cannot be ignored. The association has made it clear that while it is appropriate to demand the protection of its business, blocking the service is not the appropriate way to do so.

The association welcomed the Gandaki state government's regulation on 'ride sharing' and drew the attention of the government to ensure the protection of private investment in the public transport sector. "The new possibilities brought by the development of information technology can neither be stopped nor denied," the statement said, "Ride sharing is a modern feature of technology, which can play a role in creating jobs, increasing revenue and reducing the migration of young people abroad." The association demands that the government should facilitate this sector to make it organized and passenger-friendly, saying that the freedom to do business is a right given by the constitution. The association says that the government should take the concerns raised that the ride-sharing service will affect the traditional transport sector seriously and clarify what the reality is. It is mentioned in the union's statement that it is ready to play the role of facilitation necessary to resolve the impasse.

The Pokhara Tourism Council has drawn serious attention to the obstacles in the operation of tourist vehicles in Pokhara and Gandaki provinces. In a statement issued by the president of the council, Taranath Pahari, it is mentioned that such obstacles will have an adverse effect on the overall tourism sector of Gandaki province and there is an increased risk of negative messages being transmitted between internal and external tourists. As tourism is the main basis of Nepal's prosperity, it is said in the statement that all stakeholders have a common responsibility in the management and security of this sector.

'Closing is not the solution,' the council has clarified. Citing the example of tourist vehicles operating unhindered even during the previous strike, the council has demanded to create an environment for such vehicles to operate without hindrance.

Parishad has addressed the Public Transport Bachaon Sangharsh Committee and all concerned bodies and asked for the creation of a tourism-friendly environment. In addition, the council has also pledged to cooperate with all parties to create a peaceful, orderly and tourist-friendly environment.

Hotel Association Pokhara Nepal has expressed deep concern over the uncomfortable situation faced by travelers and tourists due to the ongoing disruption of public transport in Gandaki province and has requested the concerned parties to resolve the problem through negotiations. Laxman Subedi, president of the

association, issued a statement on Sunday asking for consensus to be reached between the government and the transport industry to re-operate the transport service as soon as possible. "Those who have demands should be resolved through negotiations," the statement said, "but stopping public services is not a lasting solution." The association reminded that the tourism sector has been affected by the adversities of shutdowns and strikes for a long time and expressed concern that such activities will tarnish the tourism image of Nepal and Pokhara.

Currently Pokhara is celebrating 'Tourism Year 2025' and preparations are being made to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first ascent of the Annapurna mountain, the association has drawn attention to the fact that disruption of transport services may send a negative message internationally. "There is only one way to solve this problem - negotiation," Hotel Association president Subedi said, "Everyone should play a positive role in creating a tourism-friendly environment." According to the regulations, two-wheeled and four-wheeled private vehicles with red number plates are allowed to carry passengers like public vehicles. Businessmen are preparing to stop public transport across the country from Monday if the demand for the cancellation of the