KATHMANDU, June 2: As public transport entrepreneurs continue their strike, causing hardship for passengers, Sajha Yatayat has started operating its buses under armed police protection. The company took this step to ensure service for commuters amid the disruption of public transport due to the ongoing protest.
On Monday morning, 40 Sajha buses were deployed across the Valley. According to Sajha Yatayat, armed police personnel have been stationed on each bus for security.
They are ensuring the safety of both passengers and vehicles. The service began in the morning with 15 buses, and additional buses were deployed later in the day considering the high passenger demand and necessity.
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Security has been tightened to prevent any possible obstructions or vandalism during the ongoing protest by transport entrepreneurs.
Currently, Sajha Yatayat is operating buses on five major routes within the Kathmandu Valley. These routes include Lagankhel–Gongabu Bus Park, Lagankhel–Budhanilkantha, Godawari–Ratnapark, Thankot–Airport, and Thankot–Budhanilkantha.
Due to security concerns, bus services on the Lamatar–Ratnapark, Lele–Jamal, and Bungamati–Jamal routes have been temporarily suspended. Sajha is coordinating with the police to resume operations on these routes soon.
For longer routes, Sajha has stated that decisions will be made based on the evolving situation.
