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KATHMANDU: The Gandaki Province has directed all ride-sharing service providers operating within the province to obtain official registration and operating licenses within 30 days, warning that failure to comply will result in legal action and financial penalties.
The directive was issued by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport Management, Gandaki Province under the Gandaki Province Ride-Sharing (Regulation and Management) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2082 (2025/26).
According to the ministry, every company, organization, individual, and digital platform intending to operate ride-sharing services in Gandaki Province must obtain a registration certificate and operating permit in accordance with the revised regulatory framework.
The ministry said ride-sharing companies and platforms that are already providing services without obtaining formal registration must complete the licensing process within the next 30 days by submitting the required documents to the designated provincial authority.
The move is aimed at bringing all ride-sharing operators under a formal regulatory framework to ensure legal compliance, improve passenger safety, strengthen consumer protection, and enhance oversight of Nepal’s rapidly expanding digital transport sector.
Authorities warned that operators continuing to provide ride-sharing services after the deadline without obtaining registration will face enforcement measures under Rule 3 of the Gandaki Province Ride-Sharing (Regulation and Management) Rules and other applicable laws.
The ministry said violators could face legal proceedings, fines, and other regulatory actions as prescribed by the provincial legislation.
The latest directive comes as provincial governments seek to establish clearer legal and operational standards for Nepal’s fast-growing app-based transport industry.
Ride-sharing services have expanded rapidly in recent years, offering digital platforms that connect passengers with private vehicle owners and drivers. However, the sector has also faced regulatory uncertainty regarding licensing, taxation, insurance, passenger safety, and competition with conventional public transport operators.
By requiring mandatory registration, the Gandaki Province Government aims to formalize the industry, improve regulatory compliance, and create a more transparent operating environment for both service providers and consumers.
The ministry has urged all eligible ride-sharing companies, organizations, individuals, and platform operators to complete the registration process within the stipulated timeframe to avoid enforcement action.
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