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 pledges support to boost footwear exports Nepal misses targets as revenue, spending fall short in last… Nepal loan shark victims near landmark agreement Nepalis remain India’s largest foreign student community Nepal issues 90,000 driving licenses in three months Most Nepal banks hold deposit rates steady Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested6 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment7 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier
