KATHMANDU, Nepal – Targeting the tech-rooter passengers and tourists, a local tourist bus service, Mountain Overland, has begun WiFi services in its buses en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu and Chitwan.
The company said that the concept that is applied for the first time in the country will help passengers and tourists enjoy drive amidst the internet use.
The company launched WiFi services in its buses this week, after testing the service on the route.
“Our company believes in adopting new innovative technologies,” said Som Bahadur Thapa of Mountain Overland. “We introduced this service for the convenience of our passengers who use internet.”
Six of the company’s buses have been fitted with 256 Kbps WiMax service from Nepal Telecom. The company is not charging extra for the WiFi service.
With the positive response on the service, Thapa says that the company hopes to expand the service.
