Rautahat, July 19 -- More than a decade ago, Chandrapur's modern bus park in Tekan Tol was inaugurated amid much fanfuare to end chaotic roadside parking along the busy East-West Highway and Gaur road. Despite the grand launch and several upgrades, including charging stations, restrooms, and restaurants, the facility has remained largely unused since operations halted within six months due to transport operators' security concerns for their parked vehicles.

The project meant to ease roadside parking remains disused, and the municipality is now under pressure to bring the costly, well-equipped facility into operation.

Last year, the Integrated Urban Development Project handed over the facility to Chandrapur Municipality. However, four mo...