KATHMANDU: As the nationwide protest by transport entrepreneurs paralyzes public transportation, commuters are voicing frustration over soaring fares charged by ride-sharing services.
With regular buses and microvans off the roads due to the strike against Gandaki Province’s newly introduced ride-sharing law, many people have turned to digital ride-hailing platforms for mobility. However, instead of relief, many riders say they’ve encountered price gouging and unethical practices.
Multiple commuters report that some ride-sharing drivers are bypassing the platforms entirely, refusing to take requests via apps and instead picking up passengers informally while charging inflated fares. These “offline” rides, users say, often lack fare transparency and safety tracking features.
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