Transport strike ends; govt agrees to let the fare increase by 28 pc
The nationwide indefinite strike by transport entrepreneurs has ended from Wednesday following the latest pact between the agitating entrepreneurs and the government.
The protracted meeting between the representatives of National Federation of Transport Entrepreneurs and the Ministry of Labour and Transport Management ended late night on Tuesday after the government agreed to let them hike transport fare by 28 percent.
The government had earlier agreed to let them hike the fare by 25 percent. However, the entrepreneurs resorted to strike demanding 35 percent hike.
As per this agreement, the minimum fare for buses, minibuses and microbuses in the capital valley will be Rs 12. The initial fare for taxis will be Rs 10 with additional Rs 23-24 per every kilometer.
Transport entrepreneurs say that this new fare structure will be in place for two months after which they aim to reach to another agreement through ‘scientific review.’
Meanwhile, the Nepal Petroleum Dealers Association (NPDA) is holding talks with Nepal Oil Corporation, Wednesday, to resolve its demands. The association has announced indefinite stoppage of sales and distribution of petroleum products.
The NPDA has demanded smooth supply of fuel and equalisation of price of diesel and petrol. nepalnews.com sd Jun 25 08
