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6% tax on ride-sharing could lead to higher fares

KATHMANDU: Ride-sharing services are now set to become more expensive. The government, through the Economic Bill 2026, has imposed a total of 6 percent tax on ride-sharing services under two different headings. The government has levied a 5 percent Value…
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Toyota pulls the plug on next-gen Lexus EV sedan development

KATHMANDU: Toyota Motor has halted development of the next-generation Lexus electric sedan as the company shifts focus towards SUVs and other high-demand vehicle segments amid slowing global EV sales. According to Nikkei Asia, Toyota has stopped plans for the production…