Transport federation urges operators not to overcharge passengers during Dashain

Kathmandu, October 8, 2026 — The Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs National Federation has urged all concerned transport operators not to charge passengers fares higher than the rates fixed by the government during the festival season.

Federation General Secretary Dek Nath Gautam said vehicles charging fares above the government-fixed rates would face action.

The government has decided to open advance ticket bookings for passenger vehicles across the country from Asoj 23 (October 9, 2026) for this year’s Dashain festival.

The decision to open advance ticket bookings was taken among the Department of Transport Management, the Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs National Federation, workers’ unions and organizations, Nepal Police Headquarters and the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office to make passenger and freight transport services easier, organized and safer.

The federation has instructed its seven provincial committees, district committees, member associations and organizations, as well as branch chiefs and employees working at Gongabu Bus Park in Kathmandu, to make necessary arrangements.

According to the federation, employees working at advance ticket booking counters must wear the designated uniform and identity cards. They have also been instructed to behave politely with passengers, provide tickets conveniently and ensure safe travel.

To manage the Dashain rush, the operation of trailers and other large vehicles on the Narayangadh-Kathmandu road section will be restricted from Ghatasthapana on Asoj 25 (October 11, 2026) until Kartik 8 (October 25, 2026). Vehicles carrying food, medicines, fruits and other essential goods will not be subject to the restriction under prevailing law.

Similarly, long- and medium-route permits for passenger vehicles across Nepal have been opened from Ghatasthapana until Kartik 10 (October 27, 2026). The federation said restrictions on the operation of certain types and sizes of public vehicles due to the special nature of some roads will remain in place.