'Make the Apps Accountable’: Delhi HC Puts Uber, Ola, Rapido on Notice over Women’s Safety
The plea says thousands of cabs operate without adequate driver checks and seeks 24x7 emergency monitoring and gender-sensitivity training for drivers.
- On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court sought responses from the Centre, Delhi Police, and ride-hailing platforms Uber, Rapido, and Ola Cabs on a plea seeking improved safety measures for women passengers using app-based cab services.
- Petitioner Aditya Sehgal filed the PIL seeking a comprehensive review of safety mechanisms for app-based transport services, citing concerns about driver verification and emergency response capabilities.
- The plea demands ride-hailing platforms establish a 24x7 "Command and Control Centre" capable of receiving emergency alerts, alongside mandatory driver training on gender sensitization and improved coordination between platforms and law enforcement.
- A bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notices to authorities and the three platforms, stating, "We want to make the apps accountable" regarding passenger safety standards.
- The court listed the matter for a hearing in December and directed respondents to file formal replies to the petition regarding the proposed safety protocols for app-based ride aggregators.
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'Make the apps accountable’: Delhi HC puts Uber, Ola, Rapido on notice over women’s safety
The Delhi High Court initiated a plea for improved safety measures for women using app-based cab services. Authorities and ride-hailing companies are required to respond to safety concerns about driver verification and emergency protocols. The court emphasized the need for a 24x7 Command and Control Centre to address passenger emergencies effectively. Furthermore, the court demanded mandatory training for cab drivers on gender sensitivity and ap…
Delhi High Court issues notice on women's safety in app-based cabs: What the PIL seeks
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notices to Uber India, Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, which operates Rapido, and ANI Technologies, which operates Ola.
Delhi HC Issues Notice to Uber, Ola, Rapido on PIL Seeking Stronger Safety Measures for Women
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the concerned parties to file their replies and listed the matter for further hearing on December 16. India News | Delhi HC Issues Notice to Uber, Ola, Rapido on PIL Seeking Stronger Safety Measures for Women .
Delhi HC seeks replies from Uber, Ola, Rapido on women’s safety in app-based cabs
The Delhi High Court has taken a significant step by issuing notices to taxi aggregators Uber, Ola, and Rapido, focusing on safety for women riders using these platforms. A Public Interest Litigation has spotlighted deficiencies in driver verification and emergency response procedures.
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to ensure greater safety for women in online transport services like Ola, Uber and Rapido. Leading taxi...
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