Sun Jan 05 13:40:00 UTC 2025: **OYO Implements New Policy Restricting Unmarried Couples from Checking into Hotels in Meerut**
**Meerut, Uttar Pradesh –** Online hotel booking platform OYO has implemented a new policy in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, prohibiting unmarried couples from checking into its partner hotels. The policy, effective immediately, requires all couples, regardless of booking method, to provide proof of their relationship upon check-in.
This initiative, according to OYO’s Regional Head Pawas Sharma, aims to improve safety for families, students, business travelers, religious tourists, and solo travelers. The company states that the policy is a response to requests from civil society groups and residents in Meerut and other cities concerned about the issue.
OYO piloted the policy in Meerut based on local feedback and will consider expanding it to other cities depending on the results. The company has a history of initiatives to improve safety, including joint seminars with police and hotels on safe hospitality practices, and actions against hotels involved in illegal activities. The long-term impact of this new policy on OYO’s business and the broader hospitality sector remains to be seen.
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