Public transportation fares increased in Bagmati Province

Kathmandu: The Bagmati Province government has increased public transportation fares in Kathmandu Valley and within the province. According to the public transport fare adjustment set by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructures Development of the province, travelling by public bus up to 5 km distance is charged Rs 18 each. The decision will come into effect from October 18. Similarly, travelling up to 10 km is priced Rs 23 each, up to 27 km is Rs 27, up to 20 km is Rs 30 and over 20 km is Rs 35. A passenger can carry belongings weighing up to 15 kilograms (kg) on a public bus for free. Carrying more than 15kg belongings is charged Rs 5. Similarly, the government has hiked public transport fares within the province except for the Kathmandu Valley by 23 per cent. READ ALSO: 

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