Ride-Sharing Drivers Launch Protest Over Alleged Exploitation and Unregulated Fares
Summary
The 'Pro Rider Group' in Kathmandu has launched a protest against ride-sharing companies over unregulated fares and alleged labor exploitation, demanding uniform fare rates and government regulation of foreign apps.
Key Points
- The 'Pro Rider Group' has started a protest against ride-sharing companies in Kathmandu citing arbitrary fare setting and labor exploitation.
- Riders wore black bands in Balkhu, Kathmandu, to symbolize their protest against weak government regulation.
- They demand a uniform fare rate of 27 Nepali Rupees per kilometer across all ride-sharing apps in Nepal.
- The group calls for banning unregistered apps and bringing foreign companies under a legal framework.
