Nepal Launches Ambitious 'Blue Bus' Plan for Safer, Gender-Friendly Public Transport Across Seven Provinces

Kathmandu. With the objective of making Nepal's public transportation system safer and gender-friendly, the government has put forward an ambitious plan to operate 'Blue Buses' in all seven provinces.The Cabinet meeting held on Friday approved the 'One Hundred Agendas for Governance Reform,' where point number 97 mentions operating Blue Buses in all seven provinces to ensure safe commuting for women.According to the government's target, at least 25 such buses will be on the roads in the first phase within the next 100 days. While this announcement has generated enthusiasm, stakeholders suggest that its sustainability and implementation remain challenging.Chitwan's 'Blue Bus':...