Private · Skilled Work
Light Vehicle Driver (Taxi/Jeep/Bus)
Private offices and tourist vehicles pay best — heavy-license holders earn more than light-vehicle drivers.
Also called: Taxi Driver, Office Driver, Tourist Vehicle Driver
✓ Verified October 2026 · Sources below
Typical estimated monthly earnings
Rs 20,000 – 50,000
≈ Rs 4,20,000 per year (at mid-level)
Estimates only — not guaranteed salaries. Kathmandu Valley usually pays 15–25% more than smaller cities; remote and foreign clients often pay above local rates.
Office/tourist drivers Rs 25–40K+; heavy-license holders earn more.
Experience
1–8 years
Key skills
About this job
Drivers operate taxis, office cars, jeeps, and buses. A valid Department of Transport Management (DoTM) license for the vehicle class is mandatory.
What you’ll do
- Drive safely on assigned routes
- Maintain the vehicle (oil, tyres, cleaning)
- Keep logbook and fuel records
- Handle passengers politely
- Renew license, bluebook, and insurance on time
Technical skills
Soft skills
Legally required
Valid DoTM driving license for the vehicle class (A/B/C/D/E/F categories) is legally required.
What employers commonly ask
Literate; 2+ years driving experience commonly asked.
Training that helps
- Licensed driving school + DoTM trial (likhit + trial)
- Heavy-class upgrade for buses/trucks
Career path
Light license → Heavy license → Tourist/office driver or vehicle owner.
Demand outlook
Steady; tourist drivers seasonal. Editorial estimate.
How to earn more as a Light Vehicle Driver (Taxi/Jeep/Bus)
A CTEVT certificate, your own tools, and direct clients beat salaried workshop pay. Daily-wage specialists set their own rates.
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Methodology: ranges are typical estimated monthly earnings compiled from public job postings, manpower agencies, and worker surveys in Nepal (2024–2026). Nepal’s legal minimum remuneration is Rs 19,550/month (Rs 12,170 basic + Rs 7,380 allowance), effective Shrawan 1, 2082 — Gazette Minimum Remuneration Notice 2082. Full-time floors below reflect this. Always confirm pay, duties, and contract terms with the employer before accepting a job.
Sources · Last verified October 2026
- Department of Transport Management (license classes)
- Driver job postings (2024–2026)