As the condition of the road is not in good condition, the time of the vehicles leaving Kathmandu to return to the destination is uncertain. Due to which the time to take passengers again from here is also uncertain. In such a situation, even if tickets are booked in advance, it will be difficult to provide the vehicle at the specified time, according to transporters.
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This time the advance ticket booking which was opened targeting the passengers leaving Kathmandu Valley for Dasain will not be opened, causing confusion and inconvenience in the journey. Advance ticketing ensured the fare, carriage and day of travel and the passengers could rest assured. Without that, there is no hope of getting a car or getting it at a favorable time.
Now, if the passenger does not get the vehicle, no one is directly responsible. It is not just a matter related to one or two passengers, it is a matter related to almost two million people. That is why the attention of the transport businessmen to the government should be reached. Special arrangements should be made for passengers to travel comfortably and safely at their convenient time.
Every year during Dasain, the number of passengers leaving Kathmandu Valley is more. At other times eight/ten thousand passengers leave daily, but on average more than one lakh passengers leave every day during Dasain. Thus, in the few days of Dasain, when two million passengers go out, about 80 percent use public vehicles.
The number of public vehicles also increases every day. 6/7 thousand vehicles carry passengers daily. As millions of passengers and thousands of vehicles are directly connected, the overall process needs to be organized and secured. Advance ticket booking has been managing to a large extent.
Transport businessmen have given two reasons for not opening tickets in advance - the harsh conditions of the country and the condition of the roads. Many areas of the country have lost rhythm after the Gen-G movement of 23 and 24 August. A new government has come in, but it has not set pace for itself and has not set pace for subordinate bodies. Due to the closure of several educational institutions, students have moved out of Kathmandu. As Dasain approaches, the number of passengers leaving Kathmandu is high and more than 50,000 have already left from Gongbu Bus Park alone. It is estimated that 100,000 people have left.
On the other hand, the road condition has not improved significantly this year. As the rain continues, any road section is likely to be blocked at any time. A landslide in the Tuin River on the Narayangadh-Muglin road section blocked the road on Friday evening, leading to traffic disruption. Along the Narayangadh-Butwal road, traffic is also disrupted due to rain.
As the condition of the road is not in good condition, the time of return of the vehicles leaving Kathmandu is uncertain after delivering the passengers to the destination. Due to which the time to take passengers again from here is also uncertain. In such a situation, even if tickets are booked in advance, it will be difficult to provide the vehicle at the specified time, according to transporters.
It has been decided to open route permits for vehicles running across the country from Ghatasthapana to October 22. This brings relief to the passengers. However, as the number of passengers will be higher than during regular hours but the number of vehicles will be relatively less, the congestion of vehicles will also increase. Even when advance ticket booking was opened, vehicles not connected to it used to charge arbitrary fares. This time the risk is even greater.
That is why the presence and intervention of the government is mandatory. However, preparations have been made to establish passenger assistance rooms at 14 locations, where employees of the traffic management department and police are stationed. However, such help desks established in the past were not very effective. Passengers do not want to file a complaint or get into other trouble even if they are cheated due to the necessity to travel. Therefore, a system should be made so that no passenger is cheated. Especially if the process of buying tickets can be closely monitored, the chances of being cheated will be less.
During Dasain, the number of vehicles is higher, they also carry more passengers than their capacity. Due to the desire to return to Kathmandu and carry passengers again, the vehicle speeds up. This increases accidents. On the other hand, since route permits are open, many vehicles choose their own destinations.
For many of these vehicles, the road they are traveling on is new. This can also lead to accidents. Therefore, traffic police should be vigilant. Transport professionals also need to be serious, they should put the safety of passengers as their first priority. An alternative driver must be kept for long distances.
Keeping the road condition as tight as possible should be prioritized. Although this is a regular task, it should be made mandatory by taking into account the time when the traffic is high. Even if it is not possible to make a black sheet, it can be done to fill potholes.
In case of a landslide, arrangements should be made to remove it immediately. Information system should be strengthened for continuous coordination of road conditions. Passengers should also be aware of their own safety. Do not board a vehicle carrying more than capacity passengers. Do not travel hanging or sitting on the roof. You should set out on a journey only after knowing the road conditions.
