Pokhara, June 3 -- The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Tuesday formally requested the Gandaki provincial government to temporarily suspend the implementation of its newly introduced ride-hailing regulation, as transport strikes triggered by the policy continue to disrupt daily life across the country.

The letter sent to the Office of the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province cited ongoing difficulties faced by the public due to the indefinite halt in public transport services called by transport entrepreneurs' associations.

The Prime Minister's Office urged provincial authorities to suspend enforcement of the regulation as per a ministerial-level decision aimed at restoring normalcy.

"In view of the ongoing public...