Bagmati Province Government Increases Taxi Fares

Kathmandu. The Bagmati Province government has increased the fare rates for petroleum-operated taxi services within the province. According to the new rates published by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Transport in the Nepal Gazette, the initial taxi fare, or 'flag down', has been set at 58 rupees. 

The initial fare, which was 52 rupees under the rates implemented on 2080 Bhadra 7, has been adjusted to 58 rupees. Under the new fare structure, passengers will now have to pay 12 rupees for every 200 meters traveled, up from the previous 10.34 rupees. 

Similarly, the waiting charge for taxis has been set at 1 rupee per minute, with a provision allowing taxis to wait for a maximum of 30 minutes. 

Taxi fares will be slightly higher for passengers traveling at night. The ministry stated that for taxis operating between 9 PM and 4 AM, the fare has been set at 17 rupees per 200 meters. 

According to the ministry, these fare rates have been adjusted primarily based on fuel prices. The gazette mentions that if market prices for petroleum products fluctuate by 5 percent or more in the future, fares will be adjusted accordingly.