LUCKNOW, March 15 -- Four days after the Cabinet mandated registration for app-based cab and delivery services operating in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a draft notification titled 'Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicle (Aggregator and Delivery Services Provider) Rules, 2026', proposing mandatory licences for companies along with stricter safety and compliance norms.

According to the proposal, all companies already operating in the state will have to obtain a licence within 90 days of the rules being notified, while new platforms will need to secure a licence before launching their services. The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Authority will be responsible for issuing licences and monitoring these platforms.

Officials sai...