From the source: > He did not have a driving licence issued by the Delhi Transport Authority, which is recommended for those engaged in driving cabs in the cap

From the source: > He did not have a driving licence issued by the Delhi Transport Authority, which is recommended for those engaged in driving cabs in the capital. Apart from fact that there was no GPS in the car, it is shocking that Uber is hiring its drivers without any background check. The driver didn't even have a driving license (which I don't think is merely "recommended" but is mandatory). Is it that easy to get driver jobs with Uber in the US? If not, why the lack of stringency in recruitment in India and the double standards? Considering the infamous Delhi rape case, one would expect Uber to be extra cautious and vigilant in recruiting its drivers. Instead they recruit people who are not even eligible to drive.