Despite a court order from 2020 mandating the regulation of ride-hailing services in Nepal, the development and implementation of official guidelines remain uncertain.
Bagmati Province, where these services are primarily concentrated, has been working on draft guidelines, but progress has been slow.
The guidelines aim to regulate aspects such as vehicle registration, fare structures, and insurance requirements.
However, they are still in the consultation phase, and it is unclear when they will be finalized and enforced.
This delay continues to create uncertainty for both service providers and users in the region.
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