KMC Launches ‘Car Pooling’ System: A Strategic Move to Curb Fuel Consumption
12th April 2026, Kathmandu
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has taken a proactive step toward resource conservation by officially implementing a ‘Car Pooling’ system for its officials.
KMC Car Pooling System
Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol announced the initiative, which aims to optimize vehicle usage and significantly reduce fuel expenditure across the city’s administrative framework.
The decision comes in response to the global energy crisis and follows a formal fuel quota reduction approved during the 48th Executive Committee meeting of the Metropolitan City.
How the ‘Car Pooling’ System Works
The system is designed around residential logistics to ensure maximum efficiency without disrupting municipal operations:
Group Clusters: KMC officials living in the same geographic areas have been organized into specific groups.
Rotational Transport: Members of these groups will take turns using their government-assigned vehicles to transport other colleagues living nearby.
Reduced Fleet: By sharing rides, the total number of official vehicles entering the Kathmandu streets during peak hours is expected to drop significantly.
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A Response to the Global Energy Crisis
Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol emphasized that the move is both a practical necessity and a long-term strategy for sustainability.
“There is a global shortage of fuel. If we continue to operate vehicles at previous levels, we risk exhausting the fuel required for high-priority emergency and essential services,” Dangol stated. “To prevent such a crisis, reducing consumption is the only viable path forward.”
Impact on Kathmandu’s Urban Management
Beyond immediate fuel savings, the implementation of ‘Car Pooling’ within the KMC administration sets a significant precedent for other government and private organizations in Nepal. The expected benefits include:
Fuel Security: Ensuring that fuel reserves remain available for essential municipal services, such as waste management and emergency response.
Environmental Benefits: Lowering the carbon footprint of the city’s administrative operations.
Traffic Decongestion: Helping to reduce the number of government vehicles on Kathmandu’s often-congested roads.
As Nepal continues to navigate fluctuating global energy prices, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s shift toward a shared mobility model marks a vital transition toward more resilient and responsible governance.
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