Kaski, June 3 -- The Gandaki provincial government has decided to suspend the implementation of its new ride-hailing regulation for one month, following intense protests from transport entrepreneurs and a formal request from the federal government.

The decision came after a joint meeting on Tuesday involving Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey, provincial ministers, and the negotiation committee. Gandaki's Minister for Economic Affairs, Takaraj Gurung, said the regulation-officially titled Ride-Hailing (Regulation and Management) Guideline, 2025-will remain on hold for one month, during which further talks will be held with the transport sector to address their concerns.

Gurung confirmed that transport operators will be invited for dialo...