GANDAKI PROVINCE GOVERNMENT FIXES RIDE-SHARING FARES

Pokhara. Gandaki Province Government has fixed the fares of ride-sharing vehicles operating within the province. Fares for two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles have been set. The provincial government has passed the ride-sharing regulations through a cabinet meeting and brought it into implementation. The regulations were passed through the meeting on Baisakh 22. Earlier, the regulations were passed for the first time through the meeting on Baisakh 30, 2082. However, the implementation of that regulation was halted due to a circular from the federal government and the protest by transport entrepreneurs.

The regulations have now been passed for the second time. It is mentioned in the regulations that the ministry will fix the fares. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport has determined the fares for ride-sharing vehicles operating in Gandaki Province. According to the determined fares, different charges are included for four-wheelers and two-wheelers. Also, the rates differ for petrol and electric vehicles. The regulations stipulate that both types of vehicles must provide concessions to passengers.