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Turn Nepal's streets into your moving billboard

Drive & Thrive transforms auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws into vibrant, weather-proof advertising that reaches every gully, market and chowk — 24/7, across 64+ districts.

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Trusted by 30+ leading brands across banking, paints, telecom & FMCG.

27,480+ Auto-rickshaws mapped
8,900+ E-rickshaws mapped
64/77 Districts covered
30+ Brands served
Who We Are

Mobile advertising that moves with Nepal

Drive & Thrive Pvt. Ltd. is Nepal's leading grassroots transit media and community impact platform. We design, produce, install and manage branded auto rickshaw and e-rickshaw hood covers in high-quality Rexene with vibrant digital printing — turning an essential mobility asset into durable brand visibility and measurable community value.

Our campaigns travel through neighbourhoods, bazaars, residential clusters and commercial hubs — giving brands a credible presence beyond conventional media. Officially registered with the Office of the Company Registrar, Government of Nepal.

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    Hyperlocal reach

    Door-to-door across markets, residential areas & business hubs.

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    Cost-effective

    A fraction of the cost of billboards or digital, with greater frequency.

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    Durable print

    Weather-resistant Rexene hood covers stay vibrant for the full term.

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    24/7 exposure

    Your brand moves with the city, capturing attention all day long.

Our Value Model

One campaign. Three forms of value.

Visibility for brands, utility for drivers, and connection for communities — purpose-led media that creates attention that feels earned, not imposed.

01

Brands

Consistent moving visibility, local-market relevance and documented execution of every placement.

02

Drivers

A new hood cover at no cost — weather protection and a useful working asset that reduces an essential maintenance burden.

03

Communities

Relevant messages nearby, support for local livelihoods and a positive grassroots brand experience.

Why Drive & Thrive

Built for reach. Managed for reliability.

Six reasons brands across Nepal choose rickshaw hood branding over static and digital media.

01

Door-to-Door Reach

Routes connect residential areas, markets and business hubs — the lanes and chowks you can't buy a hoarding in.

02

24/7 Visibility

The branded surface stays present throughout daily operations — your brand moves with the city from dawn till night.

03

Weather-Ready Media

Quality Rexene and durable digital printing support a long campaign life through sun and monsoon.

04

Hyperlocal Targeting

Select provinces, districts, towns and market clusters — ideal for banks, FMCG, telecom and any brand that needs to win the neighbourhood.

05

End-to-End Execution

Design coordination, production, mounting and all driver, vehicle and union management — handled by us.

06

Evidence-Led Reporting

GPS photographs plus vehicle and driver records document delivery of every single placement.

Our Services

A complete transit-branding portfolio

Choose one format or combine them into a location-led campaign.

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Auto-Rickshaw Hood Cover

Full rear and side visibility using durable, digitally printed Rexene — our highest-impact format.

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E-Rickshaw Hood Cover

High-frequency brand presence across urban and emerging markets — at the same rate as auto-rickshaws.

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Stepney Cover Branding

Compact, cost-effective spare-wheel cover branding for e-rickshaw fleets.

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Campaign Activation

Seasonal, festive and hyperlocal campaigns — Dashain, Tihar, product launches — with full field execution.

From approval to reporting in 6 controlled steps

  1. 1

    Discover

    Brief, objectives and target markets — province, district, market or route cluster.

  2. 2

    Design

    Artwork adaptation and your approval before anything is printed.

  3. 3

    Produce

    Digital printing on durable Rexene, cut and stitched into hood covers.

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    Mobilise

    Vehicle, driver and union coordination — handled entirely by us.

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    Install

    Quality-controlled field mounting, checked for fit, finish and visibility.

  6. 6

    Report

    GPS photos of three sides, vehicle/driver records and a PPT campaign report.

Standard mobilisation begins after final artwork approval and location confirmation.

Our Work on the Road

Real campaigns, real streets

A glimpse of branded auto & e-rickshaws we've put on the road across Nepal — every install is GPS-verified. Tap any photo to enlarge.

Nationwide Coverage

Present in 64 of 77 districts — and spreading like wildfire

36,380+ auto & e-rickshaws mapped within our field network across all 7 provinces — with the greatest concentration in Koshi and Madhesh.

Sudur- pashchim 6,000 Karnali 1,200 Gandaki 1,200 Bagmati 5,000 Koshi 9,000 Lumbini 5,480 Madhesh 8,500
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Priority markets — ready to activate first

  • KoshiJhapa · Morang · Sunsari · Udayapur
  • MadheshBirgunj · Janakpur · Rajbiraj · Bardibas
  • BagmatiChitwan · Hetauda
  • GandakiNawalpur · Baglung · Parbat
  • LumbiniButwal · Bhairahawa · Nepalgunj · Dang
  • KarnaliBirendranagar
  • SudurpashchimDhangadhi · Attariya · Mahendranagar

Indicative planning figures from our current operating network. Final deployment follows campaign objectives and field validation.

Our Valued Clients

Trusted by leading brands across Nepal

Transparent Pricing

Simple per-rickshaw rates. Big-fleet impact.

Simple duration-based pricing for campaigns of 100+ auto or e-rickshaws. E-rickshaw hood covers are the same rate; custom quotes for scale, geography and duration.

3 Months
Rs.7,500/ rickshaw
  • Rs 2,500 / month effective
  • Premium Rexene + digital print
  • Design, print & installation
  • GPS-stamped proof report
Choose 3 months
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6 Months
Rs.12,000/ rickshaw
  • Everything in 3 months
  • Rs 2,000 / month — better value
  • Damage & tear fully managed
  • Priority district selection
Choose 6 months
12 Months
Rs.19,200/ rickshaw
  • Everything in 6 months
  • Rs 1,600 / month — best rate
  • Full-year brand dominance
  • Flexible instalment payments
Choose 12 months

* Minimum 100 auto/e-rickshaws for 3+ months. E-rickshaw hood covers at the same rate. Bulk & long-duration pricing available. 13% VAT excluded. 50% on agreement; balance by mutually agreed schedule.

Dipendra Karki, Founder of Drive & Thrive
Leadership

A message from our founder

"Every brand deserves to be seen, remembered and trusted. In today's marketplace, visibility isn't just an advantage — it is a necessity."

At Drive & Thrive, our mission is simple yet powerful: to help businesses connect with communities through impactful, cost-effective and highly visible mobile advertising. We turn everyday auto and e-rickshaws into moving billboards that carry your message into the heart of cities, towns and local communities.

What makes our approach unique is the social impact behind every campaign. Alongside exceptional visibility for our clients, we provide quality hood covers to the drivers who need them — protecting their livelihoods while creating real value for the communities we serve. Businesses grow, drivers benefit, and communities become more connected.

We don't simply place advertisements; we create visibility, build trust and generate real-world engagement. To our clients and partners — thank you for your trust. We look forward to helping your brand move further, reach wider, and thrive stronger.

Dipendra Karki Founder, Drive & Thrive Pvt. Ltd. Connect on LinkedIn
Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order?

Minimum 100 auto or e-rickshaws, for at least 3 months.

How soon do campaigns go live?

Ground mobilisation begins once the final artwork is approved and locations are confirmed. We share a location-wise deployment plan before production starts.

How do you prove installation?

Every installed vehicle is documented: GPS-camera photos of three sides, vehicle and driver details, location-wise deployment records and a client-ready PPT campaign report.

Who deals with the rickshaw owners and unions?

We handle all driver, vehicle and union coordination — you only approve the artwork and locations.

How much does it cost?

Rs 7,500 per rickshaw for 3 months (Rs 2,500/month), Rs 12,000 for 6 months (Rs 2,000/month) and Rs 19,200 for 12 months (Rs 1,600/month), plus 13% VAT. E-rickshaw hood covers are the same rate; bulk and long-duration pricing is available.

Which areas can I target?

64+ districts across all 7 provinces, with 36,380+ auto and e-rickshaws mapped in our field network. Koshi and Madhesh have the highest density — choose provinces, districts, towns or market clusters.

Is the print weatherproof?

Yes — durable Rexene hood covers with digital print stay vibrant through sun and rain for the full term.

What about damage or wear?

Our responsibility continues after installation — any damage or tearing is repaired or replaced by us during the contract period.

Do drivers pay for the hood cover?

No — drivers receive a new, weather-ready hood cover at no cost. It protects their vehicle and removes a maintenance expense, which is why drivers are keen to carry your brand.

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Let's put your brand on the road

Share your target markets, vehicle mix and campaign duration — we'll validate routes and return a location-wise deployment plan with a tailored quotation. Minimum 100 rickshaws, from 3 months.

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