Hotel booking platform Oyo has changed the rules regarding check-in for unmarried couples. The company has introduced new guidelines under which couples will have to show their relationship ID during check-in. Since then, there has been a flood of memes on social media.

This policy, implemented in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, can be expanded to other cities based on the feedback. Oyo has started a new check-in policy for partner hotels, under this policy, unmarried couples will no longer be able to check-in at Oyo hotels. 

Flood of memes on social media

Since the announcement, there has been a flood of memes and humorous comments online. While some users criticised the move, others shared their thoughts on the situation. "Oyo is digging its own grave," one sentiment expressed.

'You are married'

One user wrote on social media, you have been married, another wrote - you said OK then, now you are saying no OK and posted Jethalal's photo along with it. Another user also wrote a funny post, 

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What is OYO's new rule?

• If you want to book an Oyo hotel room, first you have to provide proof of your marriage or proof of relationship.
• It has just been started from Meerut and then it will be implemented in the entire country.
• According to OYO, the decision to expand the guidelines to other locations will depend on the initial response.
• This rule applies to both online and offline bookings.
• Oyo allows its partner hotels to accept or decline bookings based on their own discretion in line with local social norms.

Why did Oyo take such a step?

The question arises why did Oyo take this step? Is Oyo trying to change its image? Oyo has already received feedback from civil society groups in Meerut, urging them to take action against unmarried couples checking in. Apart from this, people from some other cities have also filed a petition to not allow unmarried couples to check in at Oyo hotels.