BANKE, March 28 -- The company which was awarded the parking contract of the Nepalgunj Airport has put pressure to increase the parking fee for three-wheeled vehicles. Sarthak Trade Center and Suppliers said that since the government has increased the annual tax on them, they have started increasing the parking charges on three-wheelers accordingly.

Previously, the company levied a monthly parking fee of Rs 2,000 for e-rickshaws. However, effective this month, Sarthak Trade Center and Suppliers have announced an increase to Rs 2,200 per month, raising the parking fee by Rs 200 per e-rickshaws.

E-rickshaw drivers expressed concerns over the fee hike, particularly amidst a recent downturn in business, making it difficult for them to affor...