Nisar takes notice of ban on Uber, Careem

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday took notice of ban imposed by Deputy Commissioner Islamabad on private taxi services including Uber and Careem.

According to Interior Ministry sources, the minister sought a report from Deputy Commissioner for the ban on the taxi service which used latest technology to keep in touch with the customers.

Earlier, it was reported that authorities in federal capital launched a crackdown against Uber and Careem on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad.

Also, Sindh government gave a one-month notice to both the companies directing them to comply with rules and laws regarding fitness certificates, licences and route permits.

The Punjab government also clarified the news reports that claimed the provincial government has imposed a ban on the transportation network companies.

Speaking in SAMAA’s prime-time talk show “Nadeem Malik Live”, Umar Saif, Chairman of Punjab IT Board and Cabinet Member, said the Punjab government was reviewing a proposal to regulate the companies.