Unmarried couples are not allowed to book rooms in Meerut, know the impact on other cities

If you and your partner are planning to book a room in OYO Hotels, then this news is important for you. OYO has implemented a new rule in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, under which unmarried couples will not be allowed to book rooms. This decision has been taken on the request of social organizations and local civic groups.

New rule implemented in Meerut

OYO has banned room booking for unmarried couples in Meerut.

• Marriage certificate mandatory: Now, unmarried couples will have to show marriage certificate for check-in at OYO hotels.
• Why was the decision taken?: This decision was taken under pressure from social organizations and local groups, who had requested OYO to stop this type of room booking.

Will this rule be applicable in Delhi-NCR?

At present, this rule is limited to Meerut only.

• No impact on Delhi-NCR: This rule has not yet been implemented in Delhi-NCR and other big cities.
• Dependence on feedback: OYO has said that if similar requests come from other cities, this rule can be implemented there also.

Rules do not apply to solo travelers and families

This new rule applies only to couples.

• Solo Travellers: This rule is not applicable for people traveling alone.
• Students and Business Travellers: There is no change in room booking for students, people on business trips and families.

Why did OYO take this step?

• Social pressure: Some social organizations and civic groups in Meerut put pressure on OYO to not allow check-in to unmarried couples.
• Respecting local sentiment: OYO has taken this step keeping in mind the concerns of the local society.

Will this rule be applicable in other cities?

OYO has indicated that if similar requests come from other cities, this rule can be implemented there also.

• Limited impact at present: No changes have been made for unmarried couples in Delhi-NCR and other cities.
• Future possibility: If pressure from social organizations increases, OYO may implement it in other cities as well.

OYO’s new rule: What is the future?

This step of OYO has been taken keeping in mind the local sentiments and social pressure.

• After this rule is implemented in Meerut, OYO’s strategy will decide whether to implement it in other cities or not.
• It will be interesting to see how effective this rule turns out to be based on feedback in other cities.