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Reactions flow after govt bans Uber services in Delhi

New Delhi/ Mathura, Dec 09 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday (December 09) summoned chief executive officer (India operations) of Uber cab service to interrogate him about the alleged rape incident and its services in India. The arrested driver, Shiv Kumar Yadav was remanded in custody for three days. He was arrested on charges of raping a woman three years ago but was later acquitted, police said. DCW chief Barkha Shukla said that they will find out how the cab service entered India. BJD leader Jay Panda said no taxi service should be singled out. However, BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao welcomed the ban. Dec 9, 2014
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Police and Transport Dept in full swing to ensure licensed and safe cab services in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Swifting actions on the Delhi rape case, Delhi police and Transport department fastened the proceedings in the matter. Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi met Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the issue and said that police is functioning for safety of women and that the cab company in question is already banned by the government. He also said that only authorized taxi service should be allowed to ply on Delhi roads and verification should be got done by the police. Meanwhile, Special Commissioner in Transport Department Kuldeep Singh Ganger said that it was found that the cab was not registered as local cab and was functioning illegally. He said that the department has also issued an advisory to public to refrain from using unregistered cabs. Dec 9, 2014
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Doesn't make sense to ban services: Gadkari on web-based cab services ban

New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI): Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the Uber cab rape case and stated that a new digitalized system is being designed where every driver's track record could be viewed. Gadkari, however, opposed the idea of banning such cab services. Dec 9, 2014
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Delhi Rape accused driver's mother admits her son's crime, seeks punishment

Mainpuri/ New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): The rape accused Uber taxi driver's mother in Uttar Pradesh admitted her son's crime and sought punishment for him. Uber driver's mother, Gangashri, said in Mainpuri village of Uttar Pradesh, that if her son was guilty he should be punished. The arrested driver, Shiv Kumar Yadav, appeared in court on Monday and was remanded in custody for three days. Three years ago, he was arrested on charges of raping a woman but was later acquitted, police said. Shiv Kumar's father Ramnath Yadav said though few cases had been filed against his son in the past, but he had not been convicted in any of those. The accused driver's neighbour also complained that he used to play a key role in eve-teasing cases in the village. Uber cab service has been banned by the government in the national capital and an FIR has been lodged against the company. The company said there were no defined rules in India on background checks for commercial transport licences and it was working with the government to address the issue. Dec 9, 2014
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Uber Rape case: Transport Dept takes action after driver sent to 3-day police custody

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): In the recent development of Uber cab rape case, the driver has been sent to three-day police custody. The Transport Department has also taken strict action in the case by cancelling the driver’s license and taking action against the particular cab service. Special Commissioner in Transport Department, Kuldeep Singh Ganger, said vehicle’s registration has been cancelled and added that Uber cab service has been banned in Delhi. Dec 8, 2014
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Delhi Rape Case: Protests continue in national capital even as govt bans Uber cab services

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Series of protests continue to take place across the national capital over Delhi rape case even as Uber cab services have been banned in Delhi by the government. Members of All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) staged protest outside police headquarters demanding action against the accused. Brinda Karat after meeting Police Commissioner BS Basssi said that she was assured by Bassi in the case. Aam Aadmi Party members also staged protest outside the residence of Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and demanded action over the matter and steps for safety of women on Delhi streets. Earlier, Uber cab services issued a statement, wherein it said that "what happened over the weekend in New Delhi is horrific. Our entire team hearts go out to the victim of this despicable crime. Will do everything, to help bring this perpetrator to justice and to support the victim and her family in her recovery. Will work with Govt to establish clear background checks currently absent in their commercial transportation licensing programs." Dec 8, 2014
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Women and Social Activists condemn Uber Rape Case

New Delhi/ Jaipur/ Bengaluru/ Kolkata, Dec 08 (ANI): Social and Women Rights Activists on Monday condemned Uber rape case of Delhi which arose various questions regarding cab drivers' verification and online cab booking procedure. Social activist Kavita Srivastava, Former NCW Chairperson Mmata Sharma, Women Rights Activists Pramila Nesargi, Saswati Ghosh and Abha Singh all condemned the incident and demanded strict laws for women protection. Dec 8, 2014
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Politicos react as reports of Uber cab driver being history sheeter in rape case surfaces

New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 08 (ANI): Politicos reacted after reports surfaced that the Uber cab rape case accused had had spent seven months in jail in a rape case which was filed against him in Mehrauli area in 2011. MoS Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the case should be investigated properly and strict action should be taken. However, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari slammed BJP for maintaining silence in the Uber cab rape case and appealed for strict action. NCP leader Majid Memon and JD (U) leader Ali Anwar also expressed similar sentiments. Dec 8, 2014
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Politicos react after AAP, NSUI stage protest outside Rajnath's residence

New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 08 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Monday after Aam Aadmi Party and NSUI workers staged protests outside Home Minister Rajnath Singh's residence over the rape of a woman by the Uber taxi driver on Friday night. MoS Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that in democracy people can raise their voice. NCP leader Majid Memon said that Rajnath Singh will have to answer on Uber cab rape case. AAP leader Manish Sisodia slammed PM Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh for maintaining silence and appealed them to take action against criminals. Dec 8, 2014
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