“Aging vehicles still dominate the streets”
needed for policy reform
According to data for the fiscal year 2082/83, Nepal has around 6.2 million registered vehicles, of which about 600,000 are public transport vehicles.
Butwal's Mainabagar is known as a hub for vehicle repair garages, and during a survey there, I found that more than 98% of the vehicles brought for repair were over 20 years old and were being made fit to operate again.
Under Nepal's Motor Vehicles and Transport Management Act, 1993, public vehicles older than 20 years are not allowed to operate.
Even private vehicles should be allowed on the road only if they pass the green sticker test and do not cause harmful environmental impacts.
However, many old and highly polluting vehicles are still running on the roads, creating dust and worsening air pollution, while the government seems to pay little attention to the issue.
These vehicles continue to pollute the air every second and negatively affect public health and life expectancy.
Therefore, the government needs to introduce stronger policies for old vehicles and strictly enforce existing laws, which could make a significant contribution to cleaner air.
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