Kathmandu’s public transport remains an ordeal for many

Women and elderly complain of mistreatment and harassment. But justice and accountability remain elusive.

On Thursday, Shalupa Khanal, 20, had just entered Kathmandu via Koteshwar after completing her recent trip to Sindhuli. She was greeted by Kathmandu’s usual chaotic crowd of commuters, all desperately fighting to secure their seats in a jam-packed four-wheeler.