Uber and Ola Halt Delhi Rides as India Enforces Pandemic Lockdown
Ride-hailing giants Uber and Ola suspend all services in New Delhi and restrict operations across India to comply with government lockdown orders aimed at slowing the coronavirus spread.
Uber and Ola suspend all ride options in New Delhi until at least March 31 to comply with the local state government's lockdown order. The ride-hailing companies make this decision as part of a broader effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in India's capital city.
Uber expands its service suspension to several additional major cities, including Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune. Rival company Ola also restricts ride options across the entire country but maintains a minimal network of vehicles specifically to support essential services and healthcare workers.
The suspension of these services impacts more than 150,000 cabs in the National Capital Region alone, leaving the financial situation for affected drivers unclear. These transportation curbs take effect as coronavirus cases in India surge to over 350, prompting multiple states to halt all public transport and restrict operations to essential services only.