Sajha Yatayat to buy 30 Ashok Leyland buses

Sajha Yatayat Thursday concluded an agreement with Indian bus manufacturer Ashok Leyland for the purchase of 30 public transport buses.

According to a press release issued by Sajha, the purchase is based on Rs. 100 million worth of share investment by Kathmandu Metropolitan City in the bus cooperative.
"It represents a new phase in the collaboration between the municipal authority and Sajha Yatayat to serve the urban public of the Kathmandu Valley," read the release.

 The new buses will have 40-plus seat capacity with significant gangway space for strap handing passengers.

"The buses will be capable of transporting up to 100 passengers with extra wide rear doors to aid passenger movement. They will also have wheelchair facility, CCTV, external LED display, internal television screen, and will meet Euro Three emission standards," informed the company.

Chairman of Sajha Yatayat Kanak Mani Dixit said that it was the first significant investment by local urban government in public transport and the company highly appreciated the social commitment of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City for improving urban transportation in the valley.

Likewise, assistant manager of Ashok Leyland for Nepal Gaurav Kumar said, "We are delighted to supply buses to Sajha Yatayat. These buses will be both fuel efficient and environment friendly."

Sajha currently operates 16 public busses in two routes – Kalanki to Airport and Chakrapath to Saat Dobato.