The Bagmati Province government is preparing to print and distribute driving licenses directly from the province level while shifting various transport services to online platforms.
The Bagmati Province government has brought forward various programs to make transport services more effective and systematic. Economic Affairs and Planning Minister Pravat Tamang shared that these initiatives are included in budget of the fiscal year 2083/84.
Transition to Online Services
Following the motto ‘Technology and Transparency: New Definition of Service Delivery’, the government plans to gradually shift transport office services online. To make this happen, the province will build necessary infrastructure, digitize old paper files, and upgrade the driving license and vehicle registration systems to connect them with central systems and National Identity Cards.
Automated Exams and Vehicle Testing
To improve good governance and reduce physical visits, the government plan to conduct driving license written exams online and make practical trials automated. Minister Tamang mentioned that written and practical exams will be managed separately to stop any collusion, and budget has been set aside to start automated vehicle testing.
Local License Printing and Digital Payments
In coordination with the federal government, the provincial government is preparing to print and distribute driving licenses directly from the province level. Vehicle registration books will be converted into QR-coded smart cards. Tax payments and license renewals can also be done electronically, so citizens will not have to visit offices physically anymore.
Nagarik App Integration and Better Office Facilities
Through integration with the Nagarik App, transport services will become easy and user-friendly. Citizens will be able to see their driving license, blue book, and mechanical test details on mobile application. To improve the workplace of transport offices, the budget has allocated money for digital displays, token systems, clean drinking water, waiting rooms, and clean toilets.
Partnership with Private Sector
Finally, the government is preparing to set up and run automated vehicle testing centers in partnership with private sector. This will help to make regular mechanical testing of public transport and scrapping of old vehicles more scientific and modern.
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