Transport entrepreneurs enforces “Chakka Jam” on Ring Road; Hardship for passengers heading to hospitals and airport (Photo Feature)

Kathmandu: Transport entrepreneurs and workers have brought traffic to a halt on the Kathmandu Ring Road and the main roads of Bhaktapur, demanding the repeal of the transport regulations introduced by the Gandaki Province government that conflict with the federal act.

The “Chakka Jam” (a traffic blockade) has been enforced at the call of the Federation of Nepalese National Transport Entrepreneurs (FNNTE), Bagmati Province, on Saturday. The traffic blockade, which started at 11:30 AM, is said to last until 12:30 PM.

They have forced passengers to disembark from public vehicles such as tempos, taxis, buses, and trucks. This has caused particular difficulties for passengers traveling to hospitals and the airport.

Furious transportation companies on street; Demands halting private vehicles carrying passengers (Photo Feature)

A protest rally has also been scheduled at Maitighar Mandala on Sunday. From Monday onwards, the federation has warned to halt the transportation for an indefinite period unless their demand is fulfilled.

(Glimpses of the Chakka Jam from Chabahil)

(Photos: Saroj Basnet)

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