Driving licence applicants in Kathmandu face week-long waits for trials
Summary
Driving licence applicants in Kathmandu are facing week-long waits for practical test slots amid long queues, server errors and staffing shortages at transport offices. Officials say new facilities in Balaju and Koteshwar are being delayed by legal disputes and administrative hurdles, while some applicants also complain of overcharged trial fees.
Key Points
- Applicants at the Ekantakuna trial centre report long waits, despite online registration reducing paperwork queues.
- Server errors and connectivity problems are disrupting re-trial bookings and causing frustration for applicants.
- Bagmati Province has decided to expand licensing services to Banepa, Balaju and Koteshwar, but legal and administrative delays are slowing implementation.
- Some applicants say trial centres are charging fees above the official provincial rates.
