Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Devendra Dahal has said that operation of vehicles not meeting the standards will be stopped, coordinating with the Ministry of Home Affairs. 

In a discussion with transport entrepreneurs and workers at the Ministry today, he said coordination would also be established with the Home Ministry as it was not possible for the Department of Roads and Transport alone to stop the operation of vehicles flouting the rules and standards.

Likewise, alternative routes and diversion management will also be given priority to prevent obstruction of vehicles at construction sites, he added.

Stating that the repair of BP Highway connecting Kathmandu and eastern Nepal has been expedited, Minister Dahal said that the repair of Kanti Lokpath (highway), which is used as an alternative road, has also been taken up with priority.

Similarly, Secretary at the Ministry Keshav Kumar Sharma said that more coordination would be made with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Traffic Police and the federal government to streamline the operation of transport.

Stating that the Ministry was serious about the problems being faced by the vehicles and passengers due to the ongoing construction of Daunne road, he said arrangements have been made for the passage of goods carrying vehicles and passenger vehicles at separate times.

He expressed commitment that the transport service on the section would be made easier soon as its construction has been given first priority.

Federation of Transport Entrepreneurs President Bijay Swar, Senior Vice President Saroj Sitaula, General Secretary Degnath Gautam, representatives of various trade unions and others were present on the occasion.

Director General of the Department of Roads Ram Hari Pokharel and Deputy Director General were also in the meeting.