Uber Launches Official Services in Nepal

Kathmandu. World-famous ride-hailing service provider company Uber has announced the launch of its official services in Nepal.

With this, Nepal has become Uber's 11th market in the Asia-Pacific region, and also the first new market the company has entered in South Asia in the last decade.

According to the company, initially in Nepal, 'Uber Go' and 'Uber Comfort' for four-wheeled vehicles and 'Uber Bike' service for two-wheeled vehicles will be available. The company claims that through these services, passengers will be able to experience a smooth, reliable, and convenient journey.

Uber's APAC Regional General Manager Donik Taylor described Nepal as a market with rapid digital transformation, expanding urban mobility, and growing potential in the tourism sector. He stated that Nepal's entry is a significant achievement in Uber's global expansion journey.

Similarly, Mukund Prasad Niroula, Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, expressed confidence that Uber's arrival will further strengthen Nepal's tourism sector. According to him, providing easy transportation for international tourists and domestic travelers will be a positive step for tourism promotion.

Likewise, Gopal Prasad Sigdel, Secretary at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, described Uber's entry as a significant achievement towards building a modern, digital, and inclusive transportation system. He expressed confidence that it will contribute to improving urban mobility, creating employment, and expanding economic activities.

Uber is currently operational in more than 70 countries worldwide. The company stated that it has launched services in Nepal keeping in mind the increasing use of smartphones, the growing demand for urban transportation, and the expansion of the tourism sector.