Nepal’s New Ride Sharing Law: Rs 25/km for Bikes and Rs 55/km for Cars Set to Standardize Market Rates
Summary
Nepal’s government has finalized new regulations for the ride sharing sector, setting maximum fares of Rs 25/km for bikes and Rs 55/km for cars, along with enhanced safety and operational standards.
Key Points
- Nepal’s Department of Transport Management finalized the Digital Mobility Service Operation Standard 2026 for ride sharing regulation.
- Price caps set at Rs 25/km for two wheelers and Rs 55/km for four wheelers to standardize fares nationwide.
- Surge pricing capped at 30% for two wheelers and 40% for four wheelers; platform commission capped at 10%.
- Enhanced safety measures include mandatory QR stickers, SOS links in apps, GPS tracking, dash cams, fire extinguishers, and a Traffic Accident Fund.
