Transport Office : Butwal

  Introduction  

✓ The term “Transport Office” refers to the government or administrative office that is in charge of supervising and managing various types of vehicles within the region.

✓ The Bureau of Transport Management Office was started in 2041 B.S. The main objective of transport offices is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible transport services for the movement of People and goods by the policy provisions of the Vehicle and Transportation Management Act, 2049, and the Vehicle and Transportation Management Regulations, 2054.

  Location and Office Hours  

✓ The Transport Office of Butwal is situated at Butwal-15, Belbase, beside the Tinau River. You can go there from two sides, one you can go through Buddhangar, Belbas, and another through Main Highway (i.e., Mahendra Highway).

✓ It is about 200/300 m inside the Main Highway, and there are many banners and posters on it. You can also look at Banner.

In the Summer Season:

In the Winter Season:

  Department work  

The Transport Office of Rupandehi’s Branch Department work details are as per the details. 

Administration and Monitoring Branch 

✓ Administration and Monitoring Sector

✓ Accounts Payable

✓ Store Area

Registration and Renewal Branch

✓ New Registration Field

✓ Renewal and copy space

Examination Branch

✓ Written Exam Section

✓ Field of Practical Examination

  Organization Structure  

State Government

Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development

Province No. 5

Organizational and Structural of Transport Management Office, Driving License, Rupandehi

Head of Office-1

(Nepal Administration, General Administration, Gazetted Second Class)

  Citizen Charter  

State Government

Province Number- 5

Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development

Traffic Management Office Ride Driver Permit Card

Rupandehi, Nepal

Citizen Charter

Office and for more information: www.facebook.com/tmo.lumbini, facebook.com/tmo.butwal, Email: tmo.lumbinilicense@gmail.com, Office Phone No.:071-543580, Information Officer’s Md. No.: 9857047101

  Key Features  

✓ Centralized Vehicle Management

Include Issuance of Registration Certificates, Issuing and Renewing of Number Plates, maintaining Vehicle Records, etc.

✓ Driving License

Include Issuance of Licenses, Testing and Evaluation for Driving License, keeping License Records, etc.

✓ Traffic Management

Include Regulation Enforcement, Traffic Violations, and ensure road safety.

✓ Public Transport Oversight

Include Monitoring and regulating public transport, Service Licensing, etc.

✓ Policy Implementation

Include implementing policies and regulations, Planning and Coordination, etc.

✓ Road Safety and Awareness

Include promoting road safety initiatives and collecting Accident Data.

✓ Customer Services

Including providing information & Complaint Handling.

✓ Digital Services

Including online services like vehicle registration, license applications, and renewals, etc.

✓ Inspection and Compliance

Conducting inspections on the vehicle

✓ Data Management and Analysis

Including Collection, maintenance, and analysis of transportation-related data, etc.

  Challenges and Solutions:  

✓ The Transport Office takes more time for processing of permits and licenses, and has cumbersome administrative processes. So, the implementation of digital systems to quicken application processing and streamlining administrative procedures should be considered.

✓ Instances of bribery, corruption affecting service delivery, and Issues with a lack of transparency are many. So, strengthening oversight, transparency initiatives, and implementation of anti-corruption measures should be done. Limited staff, outdated technology system, and lack of digital tools impact the efficiency of work.

✓ Hence, staff training, investing in modern technologies, software, and digital tools for better efficiency should be provided. There is too lack of awareness about regulations and services of the Transport Office among citizens. Thus, an increased outreach and information dissemination should be done to the public. Inefficient record-keeping and data management systems affect too much in Transport Office So, the Development of robust data management and record-keeping systems is necessary.

✓ Insufficient training and capacity-building for personnel affect the work of the Transport Office. For that reason, the Main management authority should provide regular training and professional development for staff. Poor dissemination of information and guidelines to the public leads to public communication gaps. So, strengthening communication strategies should be to better inform and engage the public.