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Nepal · Taxi & Cars
Pathao Nepal
A regional ride-hailing app widely used in Kathmandu for taxi and bike-taxi bookings.
What it helps with
- A bike taxi in KathmanduBeats traffic.
- A car for a groupAir-conditioned.
- Ride to the airportNo haggling.
About Pathao Nepal
Pathao is a regional South Asian ride-hailing platform, operating extensively in Kathmandu with car and motorbike-taxi options, offering fare estimates before confirming a ride.
Key Features
- Multiple Vehicle Types: Choose between car and motorbike-taxi options depending on traffic conditions and budget.
- Upfront Fare Estimates: See an estimated fare before confirming your ride.
- Wide Driver Network: An established local driver base covering most of Kathmandu Valley.
- Integrated Food Delivery: The same app provides access to Pathao Food for restaurant delivery.
How to Get Started
- Download the Pathao app and create an account with a phone number.
- Enter your pickup location and destination to see fare and vehicle options.
- Confirm your ride and track the driver's approach on the map.
- Pay by cash or digital payment depending on your settings, then rate your trip.
Before you use it
- Payment: Rides are usually paid in cash in rupees.
- Limits: Drivers are plentiful in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara, but scarce elsewhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Pathao Nepal work with a foreign bank card in Nepal?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Pathao Nepal available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Pathao Nepal?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Pathao Nepal.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Pathao Nepal?
- No, Pathao Nepal doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Pathao Nepal?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Pathao Nepal cost?
- Upfront fare by distance and vehicle
Phrases for the driverNepali
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) कृपया मलाई यो ठेगानामा लैजानुहोस्। Kripaya malai yo theganama laijanuhos.
- How much will it cost? कति पर्छ? Kati parchha?
- Please turn on the meter मिटर लगाउनुहोस्। Meter lagaunuhos.
- Stop here, please यहीँ रोक्नुहोस्। Yahin roknuhos.
- Please wait a moment एकछिन पर्खनुहोस्। Ekchhin parkhanuhos.
- Thank you धन्यवाद। Dhanyabad.