Kathmandu, November 11, 2026 — The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal will operate three free buses in the Kathmandu Valley and Bhaktapur on Bhai Tika to help people travel during the Tihar festival, when public transportation is limited.
The service will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, according to APF Joint Spokesperson DSP Shailendra Thapa.
The first bus will depart from APF headquarters and travel through Balaju, New Bus Park, Koteshwor, Satdobato and Balkhu.
The second bus will also leave from the headquarters, covering Sitapaila, Kalanki, Balkhu, Koteshwor and New Bus Park.
The third bus will operate between Swayambhu and Bhaktapur. It will travel through Kalanki, Baneshwor, Koteshwor, Pepsicola, Sanothimi, Puranothimi, Sallaghari and Lokanthali before returning through Baneshwor, Kalanki and Swayambhu.
The APF has continued providing free transportation during major festivals to help ease travel difficulties caused by a shortage of public vehicles.
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