Ride-sharing Services Gain Legal Recognition in Nepal
Summary
Nepal's Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport is set to legally recognize ride-sharing services like Pathao and inDrive through a new bill, establishing regulations including mandatory registration and insurance for passenger safety.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport proposes a new bill to legally recognize ride-sharing services.
- The bill replaces the old Vehicles and Transport Management Act of 2049 with updated regulations.
- Ride-sharing providers like Pathao and inDrive will be defined as 'aggregators' connecting passengers and drivers digitally.
- The bill mandates transport service registration and insurance for vehicles using ride-sharing apps and prohibits offline rides without app use, imposing fines for violations.
