KATHMANDU: A total of 3,303 public vehicles operating in the Kathmandu Valley have now been equipped with dash cameras, CCTV cameras and GPS tracking systems.
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, the technology has been installed in more than three thousand public vehicles so far. The move aims to make public transportation safer, more organized and passenger-friendly.
The government has made it mandatory for public transport vehicles operating in the Valley to install dash cameras, CCTV cameras and GPS systems to improve passenger safety, vehicle management and monitoring. Following this provision, transport operators have accelerated the installation of these technologies.
The installation process gained further momentum after the Traffic Police and the Department of Transport Management intensified monitoring to ensure that public vehicles comply with the requirement.
Senior Superintendent of Police Suresh Prasad Kafle, Chief of the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, said the cameras and GPS systems would help monitor and control issues such as passenger mistreatment, overcharging of fares and the overall operation of public vehicles.
He said GPS technology would also allow vehicle owners to track the location of their vehicles and monitor how they are being operated. This is expected to improve regular supervision, enhance driver accountability and strengthen passenger safety.
Similarly, the installation of dash cameras and CCTV cameras will help maintain records of activities inside vehicles, making it easier to resolve disputes and improve transparency in public transportation.
