Uber says it is coming back in Delhi, applies for radio taxi license

Uber, the app that connects taxis to commuters, said that it would soon resume operations in Delhi. It said that as demanded by the state government, it has applied for a permit to run radio taxi service, and as soon as it gets the permission it would resume operations.

The company was banned by the transport department in early December after a female passenger was allegedly raped by a taxi driver part of Uber's network. The government had said that Uber was operating in Delhi without authorisation. Later it said that if companies like Uber want to operate in Delhi then need to get a radio taxi permit and comply with the regulations that govern radio taxi services.
"Yesterday, Uber applied for a license under the Radio Taxi Scheme to reflect our commitment to providing riders with more options for safe and reliable transportation, including the ability to request a Radio Taxi on-demand," said an Uber spokesperson.
The company added that it was taking additional measures to ensure safety of its riders.
"As we resume operations in Delhi, we are only allowing driver-partners who have undergone re-verification of their Police clearance in the last six weeks to get back on the platform. For an additional layer of screening, we are implementing independent background checks on all driver partners, plus vehicle documentation reviews," said the spokesperson.
Uber, which allows users to book and order a taxi through an app, is one of the hottest technology companies in the world right now. It is headquartered in San Francisco and is valued at over $40 billion.
However, its business model, which is different from a traditional taxi provider, has come under the lens in a number of countries across the world. The service has been banned or has faced government scrutiny in many countries.
Also Read: What is Uber and why Delhi government banned it

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