KATHMANDU: The public transportation fare has been increased in Bagmati Province, including Kathmandu Valley.
The Transport Ministry of Bagmati Province hiked the fare for taxi and public transportation effective from Thursday.
Public transportation fare was raised by Rs two for up to 10 kilometers and Rs two for more than 10 kilometers.
The new fare for up to five kilometers is Rs 20, for up to ten kilometers is Rs 25, for up to fifteen kilometers Rs 30, for up to twenty kilometers Rs 33 and more than 20 kilometers Rs 38.
Similarly, taxi fare has been upped to Rs 10 per 200 meters or Rs 50 per kilometer while waiting charge is Rs 1.20. Waiting has been limited to maximum 30 minutes.
The Ministry has also stated that the transportation fare within the province will again be adjusted accordingly if the price of fuel were to rise or fall by more than five per cent from the rate on which the latest fare adjustment has been made.
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