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EV operators told to keep fares fair, face consequences for overcharging

KATHMANDU: The Department of Transport Management has instructed public electric vehicles not to charge the recently increased fares. Issuing a public notice, the department clarified that the automatic fare adjustment system applies only to diesel-powered vehicles. It does not apply…
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EV incentives favor private vehicles, public transport left behind

KATHMANDU: The government has prioritized electric vehicles (EVs) through tax incentives, but the benefits have mainly gone to private vehicles, according to Rajiv Pokharel, Director General of the Department of Transport Management. Speaking at a discussion program on Sunday marking…