Urban Area Public Transport (Management) Authority Act, 2022

5. Functions, Duties, and Powers of the Authority: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, the functions, duties, and powers of the Authority regarding the development of an integrated transport system shall be as follows:-

(a) To formulate policies, short-term and long-term plans, and strategies related to public transport,
(b) To operate and manage public transport,
(c) To develop an integrated transport system,
(d) To conduct or cause to conduct studies and research related to the operation of an integrated transport system,
(e) To develop and implement an integrated and cashless electronic fare system based on information technology among public transport means,
(f) To develop and implement a real-time transport service information system regarding public transport services,
(g) To regularly collect, record, update, and qualitatively utilize details related to public transport,
(h) To comply with the directives given from time to time by the Government of Nepal and the Provincial Government in accordance with the long-term plan and strategy of the integrated transport system,
(i) To manage public transport services keeping in view the interests of passengers,
(j) To set quality standards for public transport services in coordination with the concerned government bodies,
(k) To determine the format of cashless electronic tickets,
(l) To issue electronic tickets for a prescribed period,
(m) To determine terminals, passenger waiting rooms, and parking areas in coordination with the concerned body,
(n) To arrange for minimum service facilities including necessary toilets for passengers in and around terminals, passenger waiting rooms, and parking areas in coordination with the concerned body,
(o) To determine routes and fare rates for public transport operating in urban areas in coordination with bodies related to public transport, to create an environment for passengers to pay fares easily, and to implement or cause to implement the same,
(p) To determine conditions for operating public transport services and implement or cause to implement the same,
(q) To set standards for vehicles used for public transport and implement or cause to implement the same,
(r) To cause the operation of environmentally friendly public transport services,
(s) To purchase services as prescribed or enter into necessary agreements with the private sector or public bodies for the operation of public transport,
(t) To determine service fees as prescribed in return for providing public transport services to commercial centers, shopping malls, or residential areas,
(u) To remove, demolish, or relocate physical obstructions, including any building, in accordance with the prevailing law on routes determined by the Authority for operating public passenger transport or in a situation where public movement is obstructed,
(v) To operate other vehicles one-way or two-way or completely or partially prohibit vehicles as prescribed on routes determined by the Authority according to the physical condition of the road,
(w) To coordinate with the concerned body for road management to facilitate pedestrians, cyclists, and persons with disabilities,
(x) To coordinate with the Government of Nepal, the concerned Provincial Government, and local levels for the effective management of public transport,
(y) To monitor and evaluate plans and programs operated by the Authority or cause to do so and to give necessary directives in relation thereto,
(z) To conduct emergency and regular inspections of public transport services,
(aa) To determine necessary standards for the management of public transport, and
(bb) To perform other functions as per the provincial law.

(2) While performing functions and activities pursuant to sub-section (1), the Authority shall coordinate with the bodies of the Government of Nepal and the concerned Provincial Government.