Kathmadnu, April 29 -- The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has prepared a draft guideline aimed at making public transport safer, more organised and passenger-friendly through the use of modern technology.

The "guidelines on making public transport technology-equipped, healthy, safe, dignified and passenger-friendly, 2026" has been finalised and sent to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport for approval.

The proposal comes amid longstanding complaints from passengers over safety, overcrowding, harassment and poor service in public vehicles. It seeks to make the installation of systems such as GPS and CCTV mandatory.

Under the draft, all public vehicles must install GPS tracking devices. The department will pro...