Oyo Rooms, among one of the most popular unicorns (a billion-dollar startup), has actually supposedly made a significant modification to its plan. The business has actually outlawed single pairs from utilizing its solutions, beginning with the UP city of Meerut.
Oyo Bans Unmarried Couples
The Ritesh Aggarwal- led business has actually released the duty of confessing and or turning down individuals right into their center relying on the resort’s accord.
This plan might be applied throughout various cities. Some netizens have actually revealed their sight on the issue. Some customers on the social media sites system Reddit have actually shared their ideas on the issue.
Under the Sub-Reddit r/India, under the title ‘Unmarried pairs no more welcome, OYO adjustments check-in guidelines’ several revealed their point of views.
One customer sardonically claimed, “This is like cigarette shops not selling cigarettes to college students.”
Another customer commented “Like onlyfans banning nsfw content”
Some customers regarded this to be negative service and directed at the noticeable defects in the choice.
One customer mentioned, “That’s like 75% business for Oyo. Every time I have been to Oyo, all I see are young people who are clearly not married and only there for stuff.”
A Step Backwards?
Another customer claimed, “And thus begins their downfall! I mean it’s already a loss-making venture but this has got to be the final nail in the coffin. Bhai ne shaadi kya kar li, unmarried logo ki policy hi change kar di lol..!”
Another customer claimed, “12 bachhe paide karte waqt kaha jaati local social sensibilities.”
Another customer noted this step as regressive and claimed, “Back to 90s. India going backwards.”
Another customer claimed, “OYO has become shit over time but this “rule” is clear violation of fundamental rights under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) and Article 14 (Right to Equality) as it discriminates based on marital status.”
“Local social sensibilities. Lol where are these so-called social sensibilities when children die of hunger, poor dies due to lack of medical attention they need, and 1000 more issues but these local social sensibilities rise up when couples rent out a place.”, included an additional hurtRedditor
Is This Bad Business?
Other ironical commentors and claimed the adhering to.
“Way to lose your major revenue.”
Another customer claimed, “Bold move, OYO! Turning your USP of ‘freedom and privacy’ into ‘terms and conditions apply.’ Who needs market share when you have sanskaari blessings?”
Another customer included, “All the best for filing bankruptcy”
“Perfect time to start a competitor company. Infinite money glitch”, claimed an additional one.
Another customer claimed, “They will find other ways , but you’ll lose your Revenue. People are leaving country for privacy, heading to other states, and then you bring these kinda things to motivate them even more. Great, Damn things would have been so crazy if they were listed.”
Oyo’s Image Problem
Previously, Oyo was renowned or instead for some, well known for its couple-friendly nature. In the current past, the business has actually attempted to transform this photo of the business, and in 2024, the business also ran ad-campaings, catering traditional ‘familiy oriented’ target market.
This brand-new action in a plan modification is viewed as an additional action by the business, which has intending to go public for at some point currently.
