KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal has approved the National Transport Policy 2083, outlining a long-term roadmap to modernise the country’s transport system and accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Prepared by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, the policy…

KATHMANDU : Nepal’s Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has introduced a new feature that allows driving license holders to download a PDF copy of their license online. The facility is available through the Electronic Driving License and Vehicle Registration System…

KATHMANDU : Laos has become the first country to effectively allow only electric passenger cars to be imported after suspending imports of new petrol and diesel-powered passenger vehicles. The ban came into effect on June 1, 2026, and will remain…

KATHMANDU: Nepal has introduced different fees for obtaining and renewing driving licenses after provincial governments began implementing their respective Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget provisions. While the design, size, quality and validity period of driving licenses remain the same across the…

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has introduced a tax incentive to encourage the construction of dedicated commercial parking facilities within the city. Under the Economic Act 2083, developers who construct buildings exclusively for commercial parking purposes will receive a…