KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal has proposed allowing senior government officials to receive a monthly driver allowance if they choose to drive themselves instead of using an official driver. The provision is included in the draft Vehicle Management Guidelines for…

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s vehicle financing market has recorded its strongest growth in eight years as lower interest rates encourage more consumers and businesses to purchase vehicles through bank loans. According to the latest data from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), banks and…

KATHMANDU: The government has proposed making Global Positioning System (GPS) devices mandatory for commercial transport vehicles as part of a broader effort to strengthen digital monitoring of cargo transportation across Nepal. The provision has been included in the Bill to…

KATHMANDU: Gandaki Province has officially opened registration for ride-sharing services, becoming the first province in Nepal to formally regulate the sector. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport Management has asked all ride-sharing operators in the province to complete…

KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has intensified its crackdown against individuals accused of harassing passengers in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley. On Thursday, a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Teku, detained 60 people from the Kalanki and New…