Nepal Government Introduces First Comprehensive Legal Framework for Ride-Sharing Services
Summary
The Nepal government has drafted its first comprehensive legal framework regulating ride-sharing services like Pathao and inDrive to ensure safety, fair fares, and data security.
Key Points
- The Government of Nepal has introduced the 'Digital Mobility Service Operation Standards, 2082,' a legal framework for ride-sharing services.
- Ride-sharing companies must register with the Department of Transport Management and comply with new rules, including QR code identification and safety standards.
- Fare structure caps charges at 25 rupees per km for two-wheelers and 55 rupees for four-wheelers, with a minimum 2 km base fare.
- Driver eligibility and safety regulations include minimum age, training requirements, working hour limits, and an accident compensation fund of up to 1 million rupees.
