Government raises vehicle fares yet again

KATHMANDU: Along with the rise in petroleum prices, the government has raised vehicle fares.

The Department of Transport Management has raised the fares of public transportation and freight vehicles by up to 7.7 percent in the case of public transportation.

Public transportation fares increased by 5.30 percent. Similarly, fares on hilly roads and freight vehicles in the Terai have been raised by 6.94% and 7.7%, respectively, according to a statement issued by the department on Monday.

According to the department, the fare for local routes will remain the same.