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Delhi High Court Issues Notices On Ride-Hailing Women’s Safety Measures
The Delhi High Court is asking ride-hailing companies and government authorities to respond to concerns about women’s safety.
The case was brought as a public interest lawsuit by Aditya Sehgal.
It covers app-based cabs, bike taxis and other ride services.
The petitioner says drivers may not be checked properly at night.
The petition asks companies to make sure the driver and vehicle match the information shown in the app.
It also seeks quick help through SOS alerts and 24-hour emergency control centres.
Other ideas include warnings about major route changes, driver training and verified women drivers.
The court has asked the parties to submit their replies before the next hearing.
The Delhi High Court issued notices to Uber, Ola, Rapido, the Union Government, Delhi Government and Delhi Police.
The PIL seeks stronger, uniform safety protocols for women using cabs, bike taxis and other ride-hailing services.
The petitioner alleges inadequate nighttime driver checks, including checks for alcohol use and operations at airports or strategic locations.
Proposed measures include matching drivers and vehicles with app details, route-deviation alerts, emergency response and grievance redressal.
The court directed the parties to file replies and listed the matter for further hearing on December 16.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court, Uber, Ola, Rapido, the Union Government, Delhi Government, Delhi Police and petitioner Aditya Sehgal.
- What
- The court issued notices on a PIL seeking stronger safety mechanisms for women using app-based transport services.
- Where
- The Delhi High Court in New Delhi, concerning app-based services operating in the Delhi-NCR region.
- When
- The notices were issued on Wednesday, September 30, 2026; the next hearing is scheduled for December 16.
- Why
- The PIL alleges gaps in driver checks, driver and vehicle verification, route monitoring, emergency response and grievance redressal.
Key facts
- Case type
- Public Interest Litigation seeking an overhaul of safety mechanisms for women passengers.
- Respondents notified
- Uber, Ola, Rapido, the Union Government, Delhi Government and Delhi Police.
- Bench
- Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia.
- Petitioner
- Aditya Sehgal.
- Operational scale cited
- More than two lakh cabs operate in the Delhi-NCR region through app-based companies, according to the petitioner’s counsel.
- Proposed emergency measure
- 24×7 command and control centres to receive, monitor and respond to SOS alerts.
- Next hearing
- December 16.
Quotes
Counsel for petitioner Aditya Sehgal
Counsel representing the petitioner in the public interest litigation.
“There is no checking of these drivers after 8 o’clock, or 9 o’clock, whether they are operating for the airport or for any strategic location, whether they are drunk or not”
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“We want to make the private operators of the taxi apps accountable. That is the reason we are issuing notices.”
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