After some restrictions of the ongoing prohibitory order were relieved, ride sharing platforms Pathao & Tootle will be resuming their services.

From Tuesday private two wheelers are allowed to run on odd/even number plates rule, following which the ride sharing services can also make its return. The valley’s DAOs decided to extend the prohibition period on Sunday and the new modalities allow the Taxi and services like Pathao/Tootle to operate. The bookings were blocked during the prohibitory on ride sharing platforms. Tootle CEO Sikshit Bhatta shared that with the new modalities the services shall be enabled again. 

Similarly the new modalities allow various shops to open on selected days.On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Gold/Silver, utensils, electricals and household stores can open. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, shopping malls, sporting equipments, and textile stores can open. These shops are allowed to open between 11 am to 4 pm on selected days. 

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Official guidelines for the operation of the transport services run by the private sector are yet to be issued in Nepal. The users of Tootle and Pathao's ride-sharing service in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal are on the rise while there is no rule to look after transport services being provided by using private number plate vehicles (two-wheelers).

According to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, discussions are underway at the Ministry to incorporate the Tootle and Pathao services in a bill relating to transport management presented earlier by the Department of Transport Management. As said by Ministry Spokesperson, no substantive decision to this regard has been made yet. The Transport Management Act-2048 BS has prohibited private vehicles from carrying passengers. Though the government of Nepal earlier had decided to stop these services, it moved back from its decision owing to growing public concerns. Prime Minister KP Sharma had taken intervention not to implement the decision. The Department three months ago had issued a notice, asking the service providers to halt the services. Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Basanta Kumar Nembang had in the past directed the Department to come up work procedures/guidelines to operate the services.

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The Department of Transport, Nepal has issued a notice not to use vehicles registered for various purposes as public transportation.

The department issued a notice on Tuesday night, warning that vehicles registered for any other purpose violating the law by carrying passengers on freight shall be punished as per the prevailing law.

On Tuesday, the department had issued a notice saying that the department would take action against Tootle and Pathao after the taxi department and the driver besieged the department saying it was exempted from providing law and order services.

The notice of the Department states that Article 12 of the Transport Management Act states that 'Vehicles registered for one purpose cannot be used for any other purpose'.

Earlier, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had directed the police not to intervene after the department demanded action, following widespread protests on social media and general media.

The department again issued notice and warned of action against the purpose of registering for the purpose, without mentioning the names of the Tootle and Pathao. On the basis of this information, the traffic police had initiated action against the driver of the Tootle and Pathao. After the dispute escalated again, Transport Minister Basanta Nemwang had directed not to take action.

Taxi drivers of the valley have been protesting that their business was being hampered due to Tootle and Pathao.

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Tootle and Pathao News

Pathao Nepal Pvt. Ltd., demand transportation and food delivery platform, has signed a contract with Everest Insurance Company to provide insurance on Poush 8, 2077 for its customers and riders. 
 

 

The Agreement will provide passengers and clients with a compensation of Rs. 5,00,000 in the event of death or any physical injury.

In addition, customer or rider will also receive up to Rs.100,000 for medical treatment in the case of an accident. Within 30 days of the accident, the person concerned should claim his insurance with all the necessary documents required in accordance with the rules of the insurance company. Customer/Rider using the Pathao app can take benifit of this service.

Asheem Man Singh Basynat, Regional Director, Patho Nepal Pvt. Ltd. shared, “We have been continuously striving for the last 2 years to provide insurance facilities to our customers and riders ensuring their safety. In line with this, we have signed an agreement with Everest Insurance Company. And now, our customers and riders can enjoy their ride believing in us. Pathao strongly stands for the safety and well-being of our customers and riders. We also feel honored to have been providing employment opportunity of thousands every day. Till date, we have provided training to more than 75,000 riders, and more than 13 lakhs customers have downloaded the Pathao app.”

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