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Uber, Delhi Police integrate apps for live tracking of passenger ride
Feb. 18, 2020

Taxi hailing app Uber on Monday announced its integration with Delhi Police's Himmat app which would enable passengers to share their ride information with the police for a safer journey.

It will be optional for passengers to share their ride tracking option with the police, according Delhi Police officials.

While launching the new service, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik said that the integration with enhanced location services and travel information will help save lives.

"We welcome the use of technology that enables Delhi Police to react more quickly and efficiently during an emergency. With conscious efforts like QR Card distribution among driver partners, we are happy that private partners like Uber are working with us directly in making Delhi safer for all our residents and visitors," Patnaik said.

Uber and Delhi Police distributed over 1,000 Himmat QR Verification Cards to driver partners.

Once a rider scans the QR Card, they can access driver partners’ details and vehicle information on the Himmat app, and can report their journey directly to the Delhi Police via the app.

Deputy Commissioner of Police for IGI Airport Sanjay Bhatia said that if a passenger opts for the emergency service than passenger's details with live location of the taxi will be shared automatically with the Delhi Police Headquarters.