Huge Unnecessary Inconvenience: Uber On Delhi Govt's Decision To Ban App-Based Taxis From Outside, Points Use Of Clean Fuel

Uber, the ride-hailing company, has written a letter to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and the transport department expressing their concerns about the proposed ban on allowing cabs from other states to enter the city as a measure to reduce pollution.

According to NDTV, Uber argues that the move will be a "huge unnecessary inconvenience" and "akin to mobility lockdown for citizens of Delhi NCT".

The Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, announced on Wednesday that the transport department has been instructed to prohibit app-based taxis in compliance with the Supreme Court's rulings.

The Delhi government has been requested by the Supreme Court to consider permitting only locally registered taxis to operate on the city's roads. This decision was made on Tuesday.

Uber emphasised that all 70,000 cars operating on its platform in Delhi NCR are fueled by clean sources, such as CNG or electricity, in contrast to private vehicles that rely on petrol or diesel, which are more harmful to the environment.

The company stated that if people were to shift from private vehicles to CNG or electric cabs, it would help reduce pollution by promoting the use of cleaner fuels.

It is still unclear when the ban will be implemented, as a specific order has not been issued yet. The timing of the ban may coincide with the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme.

The Delhi government announced yesterday that the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme in the national capital will be subject to a review of its effectiveness by the Supreme Court, which will then issue an order.