KATHMANDU, MAY 14
The Gandaki Province government has officially legalized ride-sharing services, allowing private two-wheelers and four-wheelers to operate commercially under a regulated framework.
The decision follows the endorsement of the Vehicle and Transportation Management Regulation-2080 BS by the Council of Ministers last Tuesday. The regulation is set to be enforced soon, according to Prakash Bahadur KC, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation.
Minister KC said the new regulation, introduced after extensive consultations with stakeholders, aims to both legalize and regulate ride-sharing services. Operators must fulfill certain requirements, including passenger insurance, to offer rides.
The move aligns with a previous Supreme Court ruling, which stated that ride-sharing services could operate within a legal framework, considering consumer rights and labor issues.
Ride-sharing platforms such as InDrive, Sajilo, Taximandu, and Pathao are already operating in Nepal. The new regulation provides a clear legal basis for such services within Gandaki Province, which has jurisdiction over its own transport management.
