Nepal ride-hailing law fails to take off despite court orders

Six years after judicial directives, delays persist as Bagmati cites political changes. Riders, companies and commuters face growing risks and disputes.

The long-awaited law to govern and facilitate ride-hailing services—now a key mode of transport and a growing business in the Kathmandu valley—has once again slipped into uncertainty, despite repeated court orders to introduce a regulatory framework.