App-based taxi firms told to furnish relevant information

The Delhi government on Thursday gave mobile app-based taxi services, like Uber and Ola, a week to provide relevant information for fresh licences to ply in the capital.

"They have been asked to furnish all relevant data including drivers and vehicles listed with them and strictly comply with the existing ban, if they want their fresh licence to be considered," a government official said.

Following the rape of a 25-year-old woman by a cab driver of the Uber taxi company in December last year, the city government had banned all app-based taxi services. However, these cabs continue to ply on the city roads.

"In a meeting with representatives of Ola, Uber and other app-based cab services, Transport Minister Gopal Rai told them to submit all relevant data in a week," the official added.

The taxi operators have been told that their fresh applications for licences will only be considered after they furnish affidavits agreeing to standard and stringent safety norms, particularly for women passengers.