As per the lockdown announcement by the Delhi government till 31 March, personal transport including central buses, taxis and auto rickshaws have been banned. In such a situation, Ola and Uber have also tried to stop their services till March 31 to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.

Ola company owner said that the company will operate at least a few vehicles to support essential services in the city and help the state and central government in all possible ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus epidemics. Following the lockout announcement, an Uber Owner said that Uber would strictly follow all directives of the central and state governments to stop the spread of coronavirus.

ANI reports that ola will continue encourage citizen to limit travel only for essential emergency needs as per govt. Directive. We'll enable minimal network of vehicles to support essential services,as part of this National effort to reduce contagion of #covid-19 : spokesperson, Ola cabs