Chamber Urges Government to Reconsider Public Vehicle Registration Ban

Key Points

• Nepal Chamber of Commerce is concerned about the government's halt on public vehicle registrations including electric vehicles.
• The ban was implemented without prior consultation, risking investments of automobile importers and businesses.
• Hundreds of vehicles in customs, transit, or production stages face financial pressure due to the decision.
• The Chamber warns the move could damage Nepal's business credibility and impact public transport, employment, banking, and government revenue.
• The Chamber urges the government to review the decision and facilitate vehicle registrations already in the import process.