गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Nepal Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Reopening of ride sharing services expected to offer a relief to thousands who are reluctant to ride public buses amidst coronavirus risk KathmanduPati September 10, 2020 File Photo KATHMANDU: Pathao and Tootle have decided to resume their services following the decision of local authorities to relax the week-long lockdown that has been extended for the third time. The two leading ride sharing companies have decided to resume their services after authorities reopened public transportation and private vehicles on an odd-even basis. Under this rule, vehicles with odd number plates will be allowed to operate on the roads only on odd days while even number plates on even days. The resumption of ride services is expected to offer relief to thousands of Kathmanduits who have been reluctant to ride public buses and vehicles amidst a spike in Covid-19 cases. Ride sharing service providers have stated that they have taken necessary health and safety measures to make commuting safer for both riders and pillion riders. “And, we are back! We know you are in need of a safe ride. Therefore,we are back at your service. Book safe Pathao rides whenever you need to commute,” Pathao announced in a Facebook post. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal, Malaysia agree to act against syndicates affecting migrant workers Nepal, Bhutan discuss stronger climate cooperation in New York Finance Minister named acting PM as Shah heads to UNGA Japan pledges continued support to Nepal for flood recovery China extends aid for disaster-hit students in Nepal Nepali Congress urges PM Shah to sound alarm on climate… Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 Gunjan Saxena:The Kargil Girl serves a refreshing depiction of a war film Bamdev Gautam’s appointment as National Assembly member challenged in Supreme Court Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Nepal Army vows to complete Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track project in time
