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Uber Partner With Delhi Police For Himmat App
Uber India has partnered with the Delhi Police to ramp up safety measures for the women in the city. The cab hailing company will integrate features from the Himmat app released by the Delhi Police into their app for quick access in case of emergencies. This is Delhi Police’s first collaboration with a technology based company to intensify the safety of women in the nation’s capital. The collaboration is also a part of Uber’s ‘180 Days of Change’ initiative.
The Himmat App was launched in 2015 and since then has been downloaded 90,000 times with 31,000 registered users. Shweta Rajpal Kohli, Head of Public Policy for Uber India and South Asia said they were honored to be partnering with the Delhi Police. She added Uber believes technology led solutions to overcome safety challenges are vital in making mega cities safe for women.
The Uber app, along with their emergency button, will have an additional touch point for passengers to quickly access the police helpline in the case of an emergency. The partnership also provides Himmat with the opportunity to sensitize more women about the availability of this assistance as Uber is used by lakhs of women commuters across Delhi.
Speaking about the collaboration, Special Commissioner of Police for Women Safety, Airports and Modernisation, Sanjay Baniwal said, “Technology helps enable a more robust surveillance network and allows Himmat be harnessed to provide quick and timely assistance to women in distress.” The quick access to the Uber app will allow passengers to send a distress call to the Police Control Room and their relatives in an event of any emergency. A 30 second audio and video recording from the phone is relayed to the authorities when a passenger taps the distress call option.
The partnership between Uber and the Delhi Police will be developed across three phases. The first phase will include an in app access to the Himmat app along with a link to download the Himmat app from the app store. Users will be able to directly access the Himmat app from within the Uber app in the second phase and the third phase will provide an API integration for easy access between both the apps.
The safety of female passengers has been an issue for both the cab hailing aggregators Ola and Uber. Although both the companies have introduced various safety measures for passengers including a panic button, such collaborations will add to the safety of solo women travelers.
OpenAI’s introduction of trusted contact safeguards for potential self-harm cases reflects a major evolution in AI responsibility.
Beyond Moderation
AI safety is shifting from simply blocking harmful content to actively supporting user wellbeing through:
- early risk detection
- human-centered intervention
- stronger emotional safety frameworks
This positions AI as more than an information tool—it becomes part of broader digital support systems.
Key Industry Impact
Trusted contact models could influence future safety standards across:
- AI assistants
- mental health platforms
- social media
- digital health services
The Bigger Challenge
While promising, success depends on balancing:
- privacy
- consent
- ethical intervention
- user trust
Final Take
This move signals that the future of AI safety may rely not just on preventing harmful responses, but on building more responsible, human-connected support systems.
Rozana, India’s leading rural retail platform, has secured ₹290 crore ($35 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Omidyar Network India, Vivid Capital, and Tana Investment Holding. This Rozana funding brings its total capital to over ₹500 crore, fueling hyperlocal expansion in underserved rural markets. Founded in 2021 by brothers Prashant and Prateek Chauhan, the startup’s phygital model blends micro-stores, app-based ordering, and last-mile delivery to connect 5 million+ users in 12 states with brands like ITC and HUL.
The ₹290 crore investment will supercharge Rozana’s rural omnichannel retail strategy, targeting 5x growth in 18 months. Plans include adding 5,000 micro-stores in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan; AI-powered inventory tech; and new categories like groceries and electronics. By empowering 20,000+ rural micro-entrepreneurs, Rozana taps into India’s $700 billion rural retail boom, where smartphone penetration and UPI drive 12% annual growth.
This Rozana Series B milestone positions it as a frontrunner against rivals like Ninjacart, eyeing unicorn status by 2028 amid ONDC tailwinds. CEO Prashant Chauhan emphasized, “We’re building rural prosperity through accessible premium brands.” For more on Rozana funding news and rural retail trends, stay updated on India’s startup ecosystem.
Peak XV Partners has launched three new funds totaling $1.3 billion, targeting India’s booming startup ecosystem. The lineup features the $600M Surge fund (8th edition) for early-stage ventures, a $300M Growth Fund for Series B+ scaling, and a $400M Acceleration Fund for rapid portfolio expansion. This commitment arrives as India’s VC inflows rebound, with AI and fintech leading 2026 trends.
These funds build on Peak XV’s legacy of backing unicorns like Zomato and Pine Labs, offering founders capital plus strategic guidance amid post-winter recovery. Early-stage deals surged 20% last year per Tracxn, positioning Peak XV to fuel the next wave of innovation in SaaS, climate tech, and consumer plays.
For startups eyeing Peak XV new funds or Surge fund 2026 applications, this signals prime opportunities. Investors and marketers should watch for deployment updates India remains a global VC hotspot.
