Ride Hailing Apps in Nepal

Get around with local ride-hailing apps, curated for travelers visiting Nepal.

Last updated: August 20268 sources

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What to know about Ride Hailing in Nepal

Kathmandu now has four useful ride apps.

Best Ride Hailing apps in Nepal (2026)

PathaoEssential

Nepal's established multipurpose app for motorcycle and car rides, with coverage that varies by city.

Pro tip: Registration normally needs a Nepal or Bangladesh number. Buy a local SIM, then check which vehicle types operate in your city.

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inDriveEssential

A popular ride app that lets you propose a fare and choose among responding drivers.

Pro tip: Use recent offers as a guide rather than forcing the lowest bid. Check the driver's rating, plate and vehicle before boarding.

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Uber

A new Kathmandu Valley option for app-priced car and motorcycle rides, launched in June 2026.

Pro tip: Treat coverage as new and city-specific. Confirm the plate and vehicle, and keep another ride app ready if driver supply is thin.

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Yango

A fixed-price Kathmandu ride app that is often competitive with Pathao and inDrive.

Pro tip: Compare the live price and wait with other apps. Surge pricing and cancellations can erase an initially cheaper quote.

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Uber entered Kathmandu Valley in June 2026 with car and motorcycle categories, but its coverage is new and local supply can vary. Pathao has the broadest established Nepal presence and operates rides in multiple cities, although its official car service remains concentrated in Kathmandu. A Nepal or Bangladesh phone number is normally needed to register for Pathao, so buy a local SIM before depending on it. inDrive and Yango are strong alternatives and can often register foreign numbers.

inDrive lets passengers propose a fare, while Yango shows a set app price; compare the total, pickup time and vehicle type before choosing. Availability, pricing and vehicle categories change by city. At Tribhuvan International Airport, use the in-app pickup instructions and confirm the plate, driver and destination before boarding. Keep the ride inside the platform and do not accept a driver request to cancel.

Cash remains the safest payment fallback. Motorcycle taxis can be faster in traffic, but passenger helmets are inconsistent and road conditions are hazardous. Choose a car after dark or whenever a proper helmet is unavailable. These are urban apps, not a substitute for a tourist bus, domestic flight or vetted driver between cities.

Uber does not operate nationwide, and Tootle is omitted because current local reporting says it is no longer operating despite old store listings.

At a glance

How it works here Uber launched rides in Kathmandu Valley in June 2026, with car and motorcycle options. It is not a nationwide service, so keep Pathao, inDrive or Yango available and arrange intercity travel separately.