HighlightsKathmandu is once again preparing to move ahead with a Bus Rapid Transit system to improve public transportation.The proposed system is focused on the Ring Road corridor, one of the valley’s busiest traffic stretches.The announcement comes as authorities continue experimenting with dedicated rapid bus services...
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HighlightsMahindra has revealed a new All-Terrain Vehicle based on the Thar RoxxThe rugged ATV has been developed for defence and security forcesAnand Mahindra shared the first official images onlineThe vehicle gets a gun mount, roll cage, front winch and underbody protectionReports indicate the ATV uses...
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HighlightsRenault Bridger to receive a new 1.2-litre hybrid engineHybrid setup expected to use a 3-cylinder Miller cycle petrol enginePowertrain being developed with Horse PowertrainFuel efficiency target reportedly close to 30kplBridger will sit in the highly competitive compact SUV segmentLaunch timeline expected by end of 2027Platform...
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HighlightsSuzuki Swift Hydrogen showcased at the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026Uses a 1.4-litre four-cylinder hydrogen combustion engineTechnology developed jointly with Austrian engineering firm AVLNot a fuel-cell EV, hydrogen is burned directly inside the engineEngine reportedly produces 100 kW and 220 NmDemonstrates hydrogen tech in an affordable...
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HighlightsGovernment of Nepal launches crackdown on misuse of official vehicles622 vehicles recalled from unauthorized usersDirective targets improper allocation and personal usageMove aims to enforce accountability across ministries and agenciesMonitoring and compliance mechanisms strengthenedSignals broader administrative reform pushFocus on reducing operational misuse and improving governance622 Vehicles...
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HighlightsTourist Vehicle Online System officially introduced in NepalDigital platform aims to streamline tourist vehicle operations and permitsDepartment of Transport Management involved in rolloutOnline service replaces manual processes for efficiencyTourism sector expected to benefit from faster approvalsOperators can access services remotely without physical visitsPolicy shift aligns...
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HighlightsSupreme Court orders removal of citizenship number from driving license resultsDecision targets Department of Transport Management practicesFocus on privacy protection of applicantsApplies to all future license publication formatsConcerns raised over data exposure risksMarks a shift in digital governance standards in NepalExpected to impact transport offices...
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HighlightsNagdhunga Tunnel operations targeted from second week of ShrawanFinal preparations underway including testing and system readinessProject connects Kathmandu Valley with NaubiseDeveloped as Nepal’s first road tunnel of this scaleExpected to ease traffic congestion and travel timeAuthorities focusing on safety systems and operational protocolsMarks a major...
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HighlightsCFMoto introduces a special limited-time offer in NepalOffer applies across selected motorcycle modelsInitiative aimed at boosting customer accessibility and sales momentumBacked by official importer Rishi Trade CenterAvailable through authorized dealership network across NepalComes amid growing competition in premium motorcycle segmentStrategic push ahead of peak buying...
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HighlightsYatri P2 spotted undergoing real-world road testingMarks a key development stage for Yatri MotorcyclesTesting indicates progress toward eventual production readinessFocus remains on performance validation and reliabilityRepresents Nepal’s growing ambition in electric mobilityBuilds on momentum from earlier Yatri P1Signals increasing maturity of local EV engineeringFrom Prototype...
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Highlights2026 Beijing Auto Show sets global records with 380,000 square meters exhibition areaTotal of 1,451 vehicles displayed, including 181 debut models and 71 concept carsEvent draws 1.28 million visitors, including 65,000 overseas attendeesAI integration and intelligent driving emerge as core themes across automakersLevel 3 autonomous...
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HighlightsJoby Aviation conducts air taxi flight tests in New YorkFocus on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, eVTOLMarks a major step toward urban air mobility deploymentBacked by regulatory coordination and infrastructure planningPositions New York as a future air taxi hubTargets reduced travel times across congested...
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HighlightsGeely Starship 7 EV unveiled as a new-generation electric SUV conceptBuilt on Geely’s advanced EV architecture with focus on efficiency and intelligenceShowcases next-gen design language and digital cockpit integrationHints at future production SUV lineup under Geely’s global strategyEmphasis on smart driving technology and connected mobilityPositions...
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HighlightsGovernment reform drive targets long-standing driving licence delaysBacklog of 2.9 million licences under active clearance planSecurity Printing Center now central to production scale-up24-hour licence issuance system introduced for new applicantsDigital integration via Nagarik App planned within weeks42 transport offices nationwide feeding centralized systemPolicy push led...
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HighlightsPublic transport fares increased across Nepal following fuel price revisionDepartment of Transport Management implemented automatic fare adjustmentHike linked directly to petroleum price changesApplies to passenger vehicles nationwideFreight transport tariffs also revised alongside passenger faresMarks another instance of price volatility impacting mobility costsCommuters face growing burden...
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Highlights622 government vehicles reclaimed from unauthorized use across ministries and agenciesOffice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers leads enforcement driveOnly gazetted first-class officials legally entitled to individual vehicle useApril 20 circular triggered immediate nationwide complianceNew system allows shared vehicle use for operational needsMove...
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HighlightsFast Track project construction pace has accelerated significantlyFocus on tunnel construction and key structural segmentsNepal Army continues to lead execution and coordinationCritical infrastructure work progressing across multiple sectionsProject seen as a strategic national priorityImproved mobilization of workforce and equipmentLong-term impact expected on transport efficiency and...
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HighlightsTraffic fine proposal suggests penalties up to Rs 1 lakhGovernment initiative aimed at stricter road disciplineExisting penalty framework under review for revisionFocus on violations including reckless driving and rule breachesPolicy stage still under discussion, not implemented yetPotential impact on drivers, enforcement agencies, and road safetyGovernment...
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HighlightsPedestrians now fall under traffic enforcement, not just driversOn-the-spot fines up to Rs 500 proposed for rule violationsTransport inspectors gain new authority under draft legislationTraffic offense scope expands from 20 to 34 categoriesPart of broader road safety reforms targeting disciplineSignals a cultural shift in how...
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Highlights45% student fare discount mandated but not fully implementedTransport operators accused of denying concessionsStudents across Nepal report inconsistent fare enforcementGovernment regulation exists but monitoring remains weakPublic transport sector tension continues to buildCommuting costs rising for daily student travelersPolicy vs reality gap becoming increasingly visiblePolicy Exists,...
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HighlightsIndia targets up to 85 percent ethanol blending in petrol, marking a major fuel policy shiftE85 fuel push builds on existing ethanol blending programme expansionFlex-fuel vehicles become critical for compatibility with higher ethanol mixesPolicy aims to reduce crude oil imports and boost domestic energy securityAgriculture...
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HighlightsServo lubricant production has officially started in NepalBacked by Indian Oil Corporation, a long-standing fuel partner in the regionMarks a shift toward local manufacturing of automotive consumablesLinked with Nepal Oil Corporation distribution ecosystemAims to improve supply stability and reduce dependency on importsTargets both automotive and...
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HighlightsGovernment directive issued to enforce 45% student fare discountApplies to public transport operators nationwideInstruction targets strict implementation, not optional complianceFocus on student ID verification and fare regulationAims to ease daily commuting costs for studentsAuthorities warn against overcharging and refusalSignals tighter monitoring of transport syndicates and...
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HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management issues directive against EV overchargingEV charging stations warned to follow approved pricing standardsFocus on protecting electric vehicle users from arbitrary feesApplies to both private and commercial charging operatorsRising EV adoption in Nepal triggers regulatory interventionMove signals stronger government oversight in EV...
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HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management pushes to accelerate license distributionBacklog of millions still pending across NepalSecurity Printing Center already printing licenses under phased planFirst phase targets 1.2 million licenses within six monthsRemaining 1.8 million licenses dependent on additional budgetDaily emergency distribution continues at limited capacityProvincial offices...
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