The Department of Transport Management under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has made it mandatory to install “embossed number plates” on vehicles starting from October 17 (1st of Asoj). In response, the Central Federation of Public Transport, Nepal, has strongly objected to the decision.Issuing a press statement on Monday, the Federation accused the move of being against the interests of transport entrepreneurs, impractical, and even undermining the nation’s sovereignty. “Without preparing any infrastructure in the country, an attempt has been made to impose foreign technology,” reads the statement issued by Federation General Secretary Bharat Nepal.He warned that the decision was made unilaterally in cooperation with a foreign company and that it could pos...