Government Declares Mandatory Installation of CCTV Cameras in Public Transportation

March 28, Kathmandu – The government has announced a mandate requiring the installation of CCTV cameras in all types of public transportation vehicles. The decision aims to prevent gender-based violence in public transit by equipping all vehicles with CCTV systems. Additionally, the government will require ride-sharing apps to include an SOS button, and ensure that emergency and hazard notifications are instantly relayed to the police within the next 30 days through district-level authorities.

To guarantee the safe travel of female passengers, the government has also planned to operate free ‘Blue Bus’ services across all seven provinces. In the first phase, at least 25 buses are expected to be operational within 100 days as part of this initiative.