Post by Suugam Nanda Bajracharya

The Government of Nepal plans on taking on a historic USD 1 billion loan to restructure Kathmandu’s public transport. But pouring more concrete or building flyovers won't fix the chaos on our streets. The real crisis in Kathmandu is a management failure, not a lack of asphalt. Based on my research and experience in this sector, we need a complete regulatory overhaul and proper route planning, not just more construction. An efficient, sustainable transport system is non-negotiable for the valley’s future. Given the massive debt we are about to inherit, the government simply cannot afford to fail this time. Read my full analysis on why system management must come before concrete. 👇