Delhi HC Issues Notice To Ola, Uber, Rapido On PIL Seeking Stronger Safety Measures For Women
New Delhi, September 30, 2026: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to app-based ride platforms Ola, Uber and Rapido, as well as the Union Government, Delhi Government and Delhi Police, on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking stronger and uniform safety measures for women using cabs, bike-taxis and other ride-hailing services in the national capital. A Division Bench of Chief…
New Delhi High Court directs app-based ride services Ola, Uber and Rapido, alongside the federal and Delhi governments and police, to file replies on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking enhanced safety measures for female riders. The court's Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia aims to hold private operators accountable by reviewing existing safety procedures.
The PIL, filed by Aditya Sehgal, demands stricter checks on drivers, including post-8 PM verifications, and mandates driver and vehicle matching with app details. The petition also calls for 24x7 emergency response centers, real-time location sharing with authorities, and gender sensitivity training for drivers.
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