#Delhi court revokes ban on Uber in New Delhi

A Delhi court on Wednesday revoked a government ban imposed on online taxifirm Uber Technologies, clearing the way for the US-based company to operate in the capital city and reapply for a licence.

Uber was banned in New Delhi last December after one of its drivers was accused of rape. The authorities rejected Uber’s licence application last month and started impounding its vehicles, citing a violation of the ban.

The Delhi High Court said the state government can impose strict conditions to regulate app-based taxi companies such as Uber but it does not favour a complete ban, a lawyer representing the Delhi government said.