Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Project (KSUTP)
TDF has received grant from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) under Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Project (KSUTP) for financing implementation of the Public Transport in S5 Pilot Route (Gongabu to Sinamangal) and establishment of Sustainable Urban Transport Fund within TDF. TDF shall use the repayment from the new Bus Operating Company to establish Revolving Fund that may be used to finance subsequent public transport sector, which possess huge business potential for TDF in days to come. Hence, this pilot case is considered as good business opportunity which will pave the way for new business portfolio for TDF in urban public transport sector. Project Area Kathmandu Valley Transport System improvement andurban public transport financing in 2 Pilot Route (S3 &S5). Total Project Cost: US$ 3.8 million (GEF & ADB Grant).