New Delhi, March 10 -- In view of the safety and convenience of passengers, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to make the 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.

Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, state transport minister Dayashankar Singh said that Uttar Pradesh will adopt the rules under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, that were amended on July 1, 2025.

Earlier, there was no regulatory control over Ola and Uber, but now they will also be required to register. They will have to submit applications and pay licence and renewal fees, he said.

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