Tanahun, June 1 -- The suspension of public transport in Gandaki Province for the past three days has caused severe difficulty for commuters, particularly those from working-class communities.

Transport operators halted services on Friday, demanding the repeal of the provincial government's new regulations on ride-sharing and self-driving rentals. The shutdown has left both rural and urban routes-including the Prithvi Highway-without public vehicles, disrupting daily life.

Khem Bahadur Gurung of Mirlung in Bhanu Municipality, who had travelled to Damauli for medical treatment, said he has been unable to return to his village due to the transport strike.

"I came for treatment and was supposed to return to plant paddy seedlings, but ther...