Sajha Yatayat

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| name = Sajha Yatayat

| logo = Sajha Yatayat logo.jpg

| logo_size = 240

| image = Sajha_Yatayat.jpg

| image_caption = A Sajha Yatayat bus on service in Lalitpur.

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| founded = {{Start date|1962|03|16}}{{cite web |url = http://sajhayatayat.com.np/article-introduction |title = परिचय |publisher = Sajha Yatayat |accessdate = 26 May 2013}}

| headquarters = Pulchowk, Lalitpur

| locale =

| service_area = Kathmandu Valley

| service_type = Bus

| alliance =

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| stops =

| hubs = Pulchowk

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| fleet = 71{{cite web|title=Sajha Yatayat expands bus service|url=https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sajha-yatayat-adds-new-routes-in-valley.html|publisher=online khabar|accessdate=1 July 2019|ref=2}}

| ridership =

| fuel_type = Diesel

| operator = Sajha Yatayat Co-operative Ltd.

| ceo = Kanak Mani Dixit

| website = {{URL|sajhayatayat.com.np}}

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Sajha Yatayat ({{langx|ne|साझा यातायात}}) is a public transportation bus system in Nepal serving the capital city of Kathmandu as well as its surrounding valley. Popularly known as Sajha Bus mainly runs bus routes throughout Kathmandu and Lalitpur city. Since 2016 Sajha Yatayat has expanded its network and provides long haul bus service to Baglung, Gorkha, Birgunj and Lumbini.{{cite web|title=Sajha revives long route bus service|url=http://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/sajha-revives-long-route-bus-service/|publisher=The Himalayan Times|accessdate=1 February 2017|ref=3}}

File:Sajha TMB buses 1965.jpg

Routes

Sajha Yatayat operates the following routes inside Kathmandu Valley:{{cite web|title=Route|url=http://sajhayatayat.com.np/route.php|publisher=Sajha Yatayat|accessdate=20 April 2018}}

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| Lagankhel

Jawalakhel, Pulchowk, Kupondole, Thapathali, Tripureshwor, NAC, Jamal, Lazimpat, Panipokhari, Teaching Hospital, Narayan Gopal Chowk, Samakhusi, GongabuNew Bus Park
2Imadole Police ChowkiKrishna Mandir, Ratomakai Chowk, Kist Hospital, Gwarko, BNB Hospital, Satdobato, Lagankhel, Jawalakhel, Pulchowk, Kupondole, Thapahali, Tripureshwor, NAC, Jamal, Lazimpat, Panipokhari, Teaching Hospital, Narayan Gopal Chowk, Sallaghari, Gangalal Hospital, Golfutar, Hattigauda, Chapali GaunNarayansthan
3Ratna ParkPurano Buspark, Shahid Gate, Tripureshwor, Thapathali, Maitighar, Babar Mahal, Baneshwor, Shantinagar, Tinkune, Gairegaun, SinamangalTribhuvan International Airport
4Ratna ParkBabarmahal, Baneshwor, Tinkune, Koteshwor, Jadibuti, Lokanthali, Gatthaghar, Madhyapur Thimi, Srijananagar, Sallaghari, Suryabinayak, Jagati, Nalinchowk, Fun Valley, PalaseSanga
5SwayambhunathSitapaila, Bafal, Kalanki, Kalimati, Teku, Tripureshwor, NAC, Ratnapark, Babarmahal, Baneshwor, Tinkune, Koteshwor, Jadibuti, Lokanthali, Gatthaghar, Thimi, Srijananagar, SallaghariSuryabinayak
6Hattiban KharibotHattiban, Khumaltar, Satdobato, Lagankhel, Jawalakhel, Pulchowk, Kupondole, Thapahali, Tripureshwor, NAC, Jamal, Lazimpat, Panipokhari, Teaching Hospital, Narayan Gopal Chowk, SamakhushiNew Bus Park
7BugamatiChyasikot, Sainbu, Bhaisepati, Nakkhu, Ekantakuna Chowk, Jawalakhel, Pulchowk, Kupondole, Thapahali, Tripureshwor, NACRatna Park

Furthermore, there is currently one long haul route:

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KathmanduThankot, Malekhu, Mugling, Pokhara, KushmaBaglung

Sajha Yatayat Bus stops signs are put at most places. Regular bus stops are also used. In some bus stands, there are no bus stop signs yet due to constructions. Normal frequency of operation is 15 minutes to 25 minutes.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}

Electric Bus

Sajha Yatayat signed a contract with Chinese Auto Manufacturer CHTC Kinwin for the delivery of 40 electric busses in Oct 09, 2021.{{Cite web |title=Sajha Yatayat inks pact to procure 40 electric buses |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/sajha-yatayat-inks-pact-to-procure-40-electric-buses |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=thehimalayantimes.com}} Among those, 3 busses were delivered and were operational from July 7, 2022. They are currently running in trial phase and 37 more busses will be delivered soon {{Cite web |last=Republica |title=Sajha electric buses come into operation from today |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/128799/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=My Republica |language=en}}

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