Highlights

• Driving license services have been shut down indefinitely across Nepal

• System damage from the earlier Gen Z movement still unresolved

• New license, renewal and trial services affected nationwide

• Department unable to guarantee system stability after partial restorations

• Backlog expected to grow as 6,000 to 7,000 applicants remain stranded daily

Licensing Services Shut Down Again Nationwide

After a brief period of hope, driving license services across Nepal have once again come to a complete halt. The Department of Transport Management has announced an indefinite closure after discovering that earlier attempts to restore the system were not sustainable. Offices that had resumed partial operations have now stopped all licensing services until further notice.

Damage From Protests Still Stalling The System

The Gen Z movement incidents caused severe destruction to essential equipment, including servers, printing machines and digital infrastructure. Despite recent repairs, the system continues to suffer instability, forcing the department to suspend operations again. Several transport offices are still functioning from temporary setups that cannot support full-scale licensing activities.

New Applications And Renewals Both On Hold

The shutdown affects every major service

• New driving license applications

• License renewals

• Trial exams for new applicants

Many citizens who were expecting long-awaited trials and renewals now face another wave of delays. Offices are unable to process biometric data, print licenses or update records because core systems remain compromised.

Massive Backlog Expected To Grow

Before services were halted, the department handled an average of 6,000 to 7,000 applications each day. With the renewed shutdown, this backlog is multiplying rapidly. Applicants who already waited two months for earlier repairs must now wait even longer for the next resumption announcement.

What Citizens Should Do For Now

Applicants are advised to

• Avoid visiting transport offices until the department announces a confirmed restart

• Monitor official updates from the Department of Transport Management

• Expect delays for all licensing-related services, including trials and renewals

The department has clarified that services will resume only when systems are fully repaired and buildings in damaged locations become operational again.

Uncertain Timeline For Full Restoration

There is no confirmed date for the reopening of licensing services. The department must complete critical tasks before restarting

• Repairing and stabilizing all damaged servers

• Restoring printing and biometrics equipment

• Rebuilding offices heavily affected by the protests

Until these steps are completed, the indefinite closure will continue.

The sudden halt of licensing services after weeks of optimism has left thousands of applicants stranded once more. We will continue to monitor developments closely and deliver timely updates as soon as the Department of Transport Management announces the next phase of restoration.