Kathmandu, Feb. 23 -- Despite the Supreme Court's directive to introduce ride-hailing guidelines promptly and the prime minister's instruction not to hold any files for more than a week, there are no signs of swift action.

In January, the top court directed the government to expedite legislation governing ride-hailing services as their popularity grows.

In its recently released full-text verdict, the Supreme Court acknowledged that ride-hailing services have provided employment to many drivers and established a direct relationship with customers.

In February last year, the government amended the Industrial Enterprises Act 2020, officially recognising ride-hailing businesses as service-oriented and granting them legal status after seven...