Govt undecided on taxi syndicate KATHMANDU: Though the government has taken a tough stance against the syndicate system in the public transportation sector, it has yet to decide whether or not to open new route permits for new cabs in the country. By not registering new taxis since... Travel 08 May, 2018
Is govt overlooking syndicate in cab services? Kathmandu, April 23 At the time when the government is acting harsh against the syndicate system prevalent in the public transportation sector, it seems to have overlooked similar practice rampant in cab services of the country. Similar to public... 24 Apr, 2018
1,080 quake beneficiaries register new taxis Kathmandu, September 24 A majority of the earthquake-affected people who had received taxi operating permits through a lottery system initiated by the government have started operating their taxis after registration at the concerned government... 25 Sep, 2017
LETTERS: Dubious scheme Apropos of the news story “Govt’s taxi permit scheme backfires” (THT, July 29, Page 1), this is a well thought of and well-conceived scheme of extremely dubious nature. The whole exercise shows the Nepali mental capacity to blatantly exploit the... 31 Jul, 2017
Govt�s taxi permit scheme backfires Kathmandu, July 28 The government’s target to create livelihood opportunities for quake victims by distributing taxi permits seems to have fallen flat, as a large number of such victims, after acquiring the taxi permits, have been transferring... 29 Jul, 2017
Bookings for new cabs accelerate after govt issues taxi permits Kathmandu, June 28 Though it is too early to be certain whether or not the new taxi permits issued by the government is a boon for domestic transport sector and earthquake victims, it has definitely given momentum to automobile sales, as... 29 Jun, 2017
DoTM makes U-turn in issuing route permits for new taxis • Beneficiaries to get to choose to operate taxis in their home districts • Cabs required to be registered within next six months Kathmandu, June 26 The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has made a U-turn from its earlier stance... 27 Jun, 2017
KMC wants new cabs to ply in quake-hit districts Kathmandu, June 22 The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has urged the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) to allow the new 1,500 cabs, which the quake-victims are in the process of getting the permit for, to be operated in the quake-hit... 23 Jun, 2017
EDITORIAL: Taxi permits A number of applicants have said they would not have participated in such an ‘expensive’ scheme had the government arranged other means of livelihood for them Among the various measures the government has taken to help earthquake victims, its... 23 Jun, 2017
Quake victims discontent with �taxi permits� Lalitpur, June 21 The first day of lucky draw to distribute taxi permits for survivors from three of the 14 districts hardest hit by the quake of 2015 was held here today amidst much fanfare. A handful of visually impaired women had conducted... 22 Jun, 2017
Taxis begin installing computer billing system Kathmandu, January 1 The government has started installing computer billing system in taxis operating in Kathmandu Valley from today. Under the system, Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) will fit a billing system in the cab and... 02 Jan, 2017
Syndicate masks organised crime Government helpless as syndicate dictates terms and consumers suffer Kathmandu Poorly maintained and wrecked public vehicles operate through slippery dirt roads of Kathmandu and throughout Nepal. These vehicles overload passengers and goods far... Travel 11 Sep, 2016
