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Delhi HC Demands Accountability from Uber, Rapido, Ola on Women's Safety PIL
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CNBC TV18•30-09-2026, 18:23
Delhi HC Demands Accountability from Uber, Rapido, Ola on Women's Safety PIL
- •The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre, Delhi Police, Delhi government, Uber, Rapido, and Ola Cabs regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) focused on ensuring the safety of women passengers using app-based services.
- •A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notices, emphasizing the court's intent to hold these app-based platforms accountable.
- •The PIL, filed by Aditya Sehgal, raises concerns including driver background checks, vehicle identification, route deviation, emergency response, and grievance redressal.
- •The petitioner's counsel highlighted the lack of checks on drivers, including potential intoxication during night hours, for thousands of cabs operating in the capital.
- •The plea also seeks the establishment of 24x7 'Command and Control Centres' by aggregators and mandatory periodic training for cab drivers on gender sensitization and appropriate conduct.
Key Questions Answered
The Delhi High Court sought responses from ride-hailing platforms like Uber, Rapido, and Ola on a public interest litigation (PIL) aimed at enhancing the safety and security of women passengers using app-based transportation services.
The petition urged authorities to ensure driver criminal background checks, vehicle identification, route monitoring, and a 24x7 command and control center for SOS alerts. It also requested periodic training for drivers on gender sensitisation and proper conduct.
A bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia listed the matter for a hearing in December, instructing all respondents to file their responses.
