POKHARA: Pokhara Mayor Dhanraj Acharya has appealed to public transport operators to end their ongoing strike and pursue dialogue and cooperation to resolve the dispute that has disrupted life in the city for several days.
In a statement issued on Monday, Mayor Acharya said any solution must be sought within the framework of existing laws and regulations. He called on agitating transport entrepreneurs to act responsibly and engage in discussion and consensus rather than continuing with disruptive protests.
“Pokhara is Nepal’s tourism capital,” the mayor noted in the statement, “and it is unfortunate that tourists—both domestic and international—are being negatively affected by strikes, vehicle stand-offs, and unruly behavior.”
The ongoing strike has left locals, students, office workers, and tourists struggling with mobility as public transport services remain halted. The disruption began last week after transport operators voiced opposition to the provincial government’s newly introduced law regulating ride-sharing services.
Mayor Acharya reminded transport entrepreneurs that the government is taking their concerns seriously and reiterated the need for dialogue.
“The time has come to abandon the path of strikes and protests, and instead return to a professional environment by addressing the direct impact this has had on people’s daily lives,” he said.
The metropolitan office also stated that it has been coordinating with relevant stakeholders to help mediate a resolution to the standoff.
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