KATHMANDU, Feb. 2 -- The government task force has suggested extending the vehicle's driving license renewal period to 10 years.

The task force formed by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport about a year ago suggested increasing the renewal period of driver's license to 10 years. Currently, the vehicle has to be renewed every year, while the driver's license has to be renewed every five years.

A seven-member working group formed under the coordination of former Secretary Sharad Chandra Paudel submitted the report to Physical Infrastructure and Transport Minister Prakash Jwala on Thursday suggesting the government to introduce commercial and non-commercial licenses.

The report recommends lifting the ban on renewing the ...