Kathmandu, July 9 -- The Development and Technology Committee of the House of Representatives has directed the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport to let taxi operators resume their business following strict health protocols.

Taxi drivers in Kathmandu Valley had been carrying out protests since June 30, demanding that they should be allowed to operate their business because they were struggling to survive due to over three months of lockdown.

The committee's meeting held on Wednesday in the presence of public transport entrepreneurs directed the ministry to operate the taxi service following health protocol prepared by the Corona Crisis Management Centre and the Ministry of Health and Population.

Ever since the government...