HighlightsNagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, Nepal's first road tunnel, begins operation from Last Monday.Emergency vehicles only will use the tunnel during the initial phase before wider public access.The 2,688-metre tunnel was completed at a cost of around Rs 21 billion after 81 months of construction.Maximum speed inside the...
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HighlightsToyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel Concept has been unveiled at Indonesia Motor Show 2026 with a focus on alternative fuel technology.The concept SUV is designed to run on 100 percent bioethanol, E100, using a modified 2.7-litre petrol engine.The flex fuel powertrain produces 161 brake horsepower and...
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HighlightsJD Power surveyed 78,514 owners of 2026 model-year vehicles.Electric vehicles achieved an average satisfaction score of 910 out of 1,000.Internal combustion engine vehicles, including petrol, diesel and hybrid models, scored 850 points.EVs led across nearly every major ownership satisfaction category.Powertrain satisfaction was 109 points higher...
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HighlightsTata Punch EV has secured a five star Bharat NCAP safety rating.The facelift model achieved 31.09 out of 32 for adult occupant protection.It scored 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.Electronic Stability Control, curtain airbags, pedestrian protection and seatbelt reminders are offered as standard.The...
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HighlightsNepal Department of Transport Management says all previously pending driving licence cards have now been printed.2,747,253 licence cards had been dispatched to the respective transport offices by 7 Shrawan through the postal system.Licences with less than one year of validity remaining have not been printed.Drivers...
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HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank has announced a policy to ease financing for large electric public transport vehicles.The announcement came alongside the Monetary Policy for FY 2083/84 unveiled by Governor Dr. Bishwanath Paudel.The central bank will introduce a special Loan to Value (LTV) policy for electric vehicles...
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HighlightsBheri Corridor road project has invited tenders for the construction of 11 permanent bridges.The bridges will be built along the Jajarkot, Dunai, Marim, Tinje, Dho road section.Construction will cover RCC and Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge structures.The works have been divided into six contract packages.Nepali contractors...
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HighlightsHongqi Tiangong 08 pre booking has opened in China.New 670 Max variant introduces an 800V architecture.257 kW and 450 Nm single motor powertrain.85 kWh battery delivers a 670 km CLTC driving range.4C fast charging can replenish the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 15...
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HighlightsNepal's Department of Transport Management has reduced long distance public transport fares by 2 percent.The decision comes despite an more than 18 percent decline in fuel prices.The department's own fare adjustment framework states fares should be reviewed automatically when fuel prices change by 5 percent...
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HighlightsGWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards in the Product Design, Automobiles/Vehicles category.The award reinforces GWM's global focus on design, smart mobility and user-centric engineering.The electric SUV recently entered the Nepalese market with a starting price of NPR 4,699,000.58.3 kWh LFP battery delivers...
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HighlightsNepal Yatayat Byabasayi Rastriya Mahasanghhas urged the government to adjust public transport fares under the existing automatic pricing mechanism.Nepal Oil Corporation reduced petrol prices by Rs 20 per litre and diesel/kerosene prices by Rs 30 per litre.The revised fuel prices came into effect from Wednesday...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the prices of multiple petroleum products effective immediately.Petrol prices have been cut by Rs 20 per litre.Diesel and kerosene prices have fallen by Rs 30 per litre.Domestic aviation fuel is cheaper by Rs 40 per litre, while LPG has been...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the price of domestic aviation fuel by Rs 40 per litre.Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has revised the airfare fuel surcharge effective Wednesday (Asar 17).Domestic airfares have become cheaper after the reduction in the fuel surcharge.The biggest fare reduction reaches...
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HighlightsinDrive has launched a Safe Driving Online Course for driver partners in Nepal.The mobile friendly training takes around 20 minutes to complete.The company aims to reach more than 100,000 drivers across Nepal.Drivers must score 80 percent or higher to earn a completion certificate.The course covers...
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HighlightsLumbini Province has continued its annual tax discount for electric vehicles through the Economic Bill 2083.Rental EVs receive a 50 percent reduction in annual vehicle tax.Private EVs continue to receive a 20 percent tax discount.The policy contrasts with tighter EV taxation adopted in some other...
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HighlightsNepal Supreme Court ruled in favor of public freight truck operators.The court struck down the dual route permit enforcement applied by the Federal Government and the Bagmati Province Government.The verdict was delivered on Asar 15 by a joint bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and...
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HighlightsBagmati Province FY 2083/84 introduces updated vehicle tax and exemption structure under the Economic Bill 2083EVs up to 50 kW face annual tax increase of NPR 1,500 (private) and NPR 1,000 (public)Tax rates for most other vehicles remain unchanged, signaling targeted fiscal recalibrationLicense application and...
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HighlightsBagmati Province has expanded its digital transport services.Blue Book renewal can now be completed through an online system.Nagarik App integration allows motorists to display digital vehicle documents.Electronic Driving License services have also been expanded.The move is part of the province's broader paperless transport strategy.Vehicle tax...
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Highlights973 liters of petrol reported stolen from a Nepal Oil Corporation fuel tankerIncident highlights ongoing concerns around fuel supply chain securityCase tied to operational lapses during fuel transportation logisticsRaises questions for monitoring systems and tanker accountabilityPotential financial and reputational impact on fuel distribution networksAuthorities expected...
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HighlightsLalitpur Metropolitan City is moving ahead with an electric shuttle bus initiative.The project is aimed at improving urban mobility while reducing emissions.Electric public transport continues to gain momentum across the Kathmandu Valley.The plan aligns with Lalitpur's broader push toward cleaner municipal transportation.The initiative follows several...
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HighlightsKathmandu Valley transport master plan proposes 9 major bus terminals.Koteshwor-Lokanthali identified as the priority location for a new intercity bus terminal.Modern bus stops proposed every 400 to 600 metres across the Valley.Dedicated bus lanes recommended on major corridors.Plan calls for replacing small, aging public vehicles...
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HighlightsKathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has instructed officers not to shake hands while on duty.The directive was circulated to subordinate traffic units on Tuesday.Officers must greet drivers and service seekers with Namaskar instead.The move follows public complaints and social media criticism.Authorities say handshakes have been...
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HighlightsKathmandu Valley public transport network could be reorganized into three route categories.The proposal comes under the Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Project (KSUTP).Existing 200 public transport routes would be revised, merged or replaced.Primary corridors would use 12 to 18-meter buses and dedicated bus lanes.Medium-capacity routes would...
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Highlights10 individuals were arrested in connection with passenger harassment allegations.The incident involved public transport passengers and raised safety concerns.Authorities launched an operation after complaints from travelers.Passenger security has become a growing focus for transport agencies.The case has renewed debate around monitoring systems in public vehicles.Police...
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HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management (DoTM) had ordered a halt on new public vehicle registrations nationwide.The suspension applied to both conventional and electric public vehicles.Authorities cited rising congestion, air pollution and poor transport management as key reasons.The decision triggered criticism from transport operators and provincial governments.Bagmati...
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