Embossed Number Plate Mandatory from Asoj 1: Ride-Sharing Policy to Be Unified
Kathmandu, 20 Shrawan 2082- The Government of Nepal has announced that embossed number plates will be mandatory for all vehicles starting from Asoj 1, 2082. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Devendra Dahal, involving ministers and secretaries from all provinces.
Embossed Number Plate Rule to Begin Nationwide Implementation
Effective from Asoj 1, 2082, all provincial transport offices must mandatorily install embossed number plates during:
- New vehicle registration
- Ownership transfer (नामसारी)
- Vehicle renewal
To ensure compliance, the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport will coordinate with the Home Ministry and deploy traffic police for enforcement.
The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) will receive technical support to facilitate the rollout, according to the meeting resolution.
Timeline for New Embossed Driver’s License Printing Also Outlined
In line with the Security Printing Act 2081, Section 9, a new agreement was signed on Jestha 9 between the Security Printing Center and the Department of Transport Management to start the printing of remaining driver’s licenses.
Key points include:
- First-phase license printing to begin by end of Ashadh 2082
- Urgent request made to begin printing by end of Bhadra 2082
- Provinces like Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki have already begun procurement processes
- Security Printing Center requested to give final go-ahead without delay
More Decisions: Unified Ride-Sharing, Digital Payments, and Uniform Revenue Policy
The inter-governmental meeting also passed several long-term transport policy reforms, including:
- Standardizing revenue collection for 10-year driver’s licenses
- Transitioning to electronic payment systems
- Digitizing vehicle and license data
- Enhancing software systems for speed and transparency
- Resolving pending irregularities (बेरुजू फस्र्यौट)
- Unifying ride-sharing regulations and rolling out a nationwide policy
These reforms are intended to streamline public services and strengthen federal coordination in the transportation sector.
Minister Dahal: “Federalism Requires Strong Implementation”
Minister Devendra Dahal emphasized the importance of enforcing constitutional and legal provisions effectively:
“Implementing the systems envisioned by the Constitution and laws is key to strengthening federalism. Coordination across all three levels of government is vital for effective service delivery,” said Minister Dahal.
Secretary Keshav Kumar Sharma also noted that the meeting provided continuity to previous decisions and laid the groundwork for major upcoming reforms.
The meeting was held in accordance with Section 22 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act, 2077, and included representatives from federal, provincial, and local governments.
