KATHMANDU: China has proposed stricter regulations for new vehicle technologies, including zero-gravity seats, large infotainment screens, customized headlight messages and hidden door handles. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has opened a public consultation on draft rules covering…

KATHMANDU: China and the European Union (EU) have reached an understanding that could cut Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid car exports to Europe by more than half over the next four years. European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic announced the agreement…

KATHMANDU: Heavy vehicles will be barred from operating on the Narayanghat-Kathmandu road section from October 11 to October 25. The decision was taken at a meeting of concerned government agencies held at the Department of Transport Management on Tuesday. According…

KATHMANDU: The government has moved to introduce Nepal’s first dedicated road safety law. The Road Safety Bill, 2083 was registered at the House of Representatives by Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal. The Cabinet had approved the bill on September 29,…

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office launched a passenger help desk at New Bus Park on Friday to assist travelers during the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals. The help desk aims to make festive travel safer, easier and…