Ola, Uber and other taxi operators cannot charge more than stipulated rates after August 22, says the Delhi High Court.

With an aim to regulate app-based taxi services, the AAP government in Delhi has drafted a policy under which these cab companies will be bound to charge fares prescribed by the Transport Department.

Delhi Transport Minister Satyendar Jain said the policy will soon be put for public's suggestions for 15-30 days and then sent to the Lt Governor for his approval.

As per the new policy, cab aggregators will not be allowed surge pricing and they will have to charge fares only through meters. The companies will also have to install Global Positioning System (GPS) in taxis being operated under their banner in view of safety of passengers especially women.

Last month, 20 unions of city's autorickshaws and yellow-black taxis had gone on an indefinite strike to demand regulation of app-based taxi services by the government, saying that their business was getting affected.