Kathmandu. KATHMANDU: The government has introduced standards related to operation of digital mobility services, 2082 to systematize ride-sharing and ride-hailing services operated through digital platforms. The new standards have clearly regulated the relationship between the service provider, driver and passengers, aiming to make the service safe, transparent and reliable. As per the standard, the service provider will have to take permission from the Department of Transport Management to operate digital mobility services and be registered in the central system. Arrangements have been made to make all transactions transparent as booking, payment and tracking will be done through the app.
The government has also set a limit on the fare. The fare for four-wheelers has been fixed at Rs 55 per kilometre and two-wheelers up to Rs 25 per kilometre. There is a provision to increase the fare up to 20 percent depending on the demand and supply.
Priority has been given to safety, tracking, emergency button and insurance has been made mandatory in every vehicle. It has set clear standards on age, experience, health and conduct for drivers, and a zero-tolerance policy will be adopted for driver and passenger safety.
Similarly, one percent of the amount collected from each trip will be deposited in the ‘Accident Fund’, from which compensation will be provided to the families of those injured or deceased in the accident. The government hopes to bring uniformity in digital transportation services, streamline the tax system, and strengthen passenger safety.
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