Kathmandu – The Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal, is operating free bus services on three routes in Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday, November 11, to help residents travel during Bhai Tika.
The initiative aims to make travel easier for families as regular public transport services are limited during the Tihar holiday.
According to APF Deputy Spokesperson DSP Shailendra Thapa, three buses are scheduled to operate between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with passengers able to travel without paying a fare.
The first route starts at APF Headquarters in Swoyambhu and passes through Balaju, New Bus Park, Koteshwor, Satdobato and Balkhu.
The second route also begins at APF Headquarters and serves Sitapaila, Kalanki, Balkhu, Koteshwor and New Bus Park.
The third service connects Kathmandu and Bhaktapur through Swoyambhu, Kalanki, Baneshwor, Koteshwor, Pepsicola, Sanothimi, Purano Thimi, Sallaghari and Lokanthali.
Bhai Tika, the final day of Tihar, is marked by families gathering to exchange tika, blessings and gifts. The free bus service is intended to ease travel for people visiting relatives during the festival.
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