KATHMANDU, July 11 -- Although the Federation of Nepali National Transport Entrepreneurs has put forth various preconditions for the resumption of public transportation, Sajha Yatayat has decided to resume the short-route public transportation services in the Kathmandu Valley.

"Sajha Yatayat buses stand ready to start limited services in the Valley within the next few days, promoting safe travel with social distancing. The buses and their handlers have missed our passengers dearly, and can't wait to get back on the road," Kanak Mani Dixit, chairman of Sajha Yatayat, tweeted on Saturday morning.

Although the government has already decided to allow public transportation within the same district, the public transportation operators have pu...