Kathmandu, June 6 -- hailing giant Uber announced on Friday its official entry into the Nepali market, becoming the fourth international ride-hailing platform operating in the country.

The company has partnered with Taximandu to launch its services and is currently testing different business models to determine what works best in Nepal.

According to Uber officials, the company is evaluating both subscription-based and commission-based models. In India, Uber operates a subscription model under which drivers pay a fixed fee to use the platform and retain the full fare from trips, while the company does not charge commissions. In Nepal, both approaches are being tested.

Foreign travellers are expected to be a key part of Uber's strategy i...