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Delhi to Convene Ola, Uber Talks on Reviving Shared Taxis, EV Integration

Officials say reducing the number of vehicles on Delhi roads is essential to cleaner air.

Overview

  • The planned meeting will explore restarting shared rides, increasing women drivers, and allowing private electric cars to operate on taxi platforms.
  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says the transport policy aims for fewer vehicles to carry more passengers without disrupting daily commutes.
  • The Jhuljhuli automated fitness centre is operational at roughly 70,000 tests a year, Burari is being upgraded, and Nand Nagri and Tehkhand are expected by March 2026.
  • Five additional automated vehicle fitness testing stations have approvals for DTC depots at Bawana, Ghazipur, Savda Ghevra, GTK Depot and Dichau Kalan.
  • Select corridors under Delhi Metro Phase‑5A have in‑principle central approval, while ongoing dust control, construction oversight, road cleaning and anti‑smog deployments continue in pollution hotspots.