ABOUT THIS STATION
Metro FM was established by Kathmandu Metropolitan City. It received operating license on March 9, 1998 from the government. After receiving the license, the station began its test transmission on September 17, 1998. Then on September 18, 1999, the station began its official transmission.
Metro Traffic F.M. is the pioneering radio station in Nepal in the security
realm operated by Nepal Police. It is the very first radio station
established for traffic facilitation and it is guided by a complete service
orientation towards the wider audience.
Objectives:
- To assist in day-to-day traffic management
- To promote traffic awareness among larger audience
- To assist in reducing traffic accidents
- To promote awareness against crimes
- To disseminate safety tips against crimes
The radio has a 1000 watt transmission capacity and the coverage area of
the radio is Kathmandu valley and the surrounding areas in Bagmati
Province. The radio is licensed to operate 24 hours a day. The station is
based in Ramshah Path, Kathmandu.
