India, March 11 -- LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to make state registration mandatory for app-based ride-hailing service providers like Ola and Uber. A decision in this regard was taken by the state cabinet chaired by chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

Now, no Ola, Uber or other taxi will be allowed to operate without registration, fitness, police verification and medical examination of drivers.

Briefing media persons about the state cabinet's decision, minister of state (independent charge) for transport, Daya Shankar Singh, said the decision has been taken keeping in view the safety and convenience of passengers. He referred to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically Section 93, and said the state government ...