KATHMANDU: Lalitpur Metropolitan City is preparing to operate electric shuttle buses in historical and cultural areas to improve urban mobility and protect heritage sites.
The metropolis has announced the plan through its budget policy for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. The initiative aims to promote environmentally friendly transportation in heritage zones.
Lalitpur Metropolitan City has introduced a policy to adopt new technology and electric vehicles to preserve historical and cultural areas while improving the urban environment.
The electric shuttle service is expected to provide convenient transportation around major heritage locations and help reduce the impact of conventional vehicles in sensitive areas.
The metropolis has already been using electric vehicles for waste collection as part of its efforts to promote cleaner urban services.
