LUCKNOW, Dec. 28 -- Passengers can now tip their cab drivers after completing a ride and choose a driver of the same gender, following amendments notified by the Centre to the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, aimed at improving passenger safety, comfort and driver welfare.

The ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) has issued amendments to the guidelines through an official notification and has also written to chief secretaries of all states, including that of Uttar Pradesh, and Union Territories asking them to ensure effective implementation of the revised provisions by licensed aggregators operating in their jurisdictions.

"We have received the Centre's notification aimed at ensuring cab passengers' safety and drive...