For Better ‘Track’ Record: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to Launch New System for Public Vehicles Tomorrow
2 years, 2 months ago

For Better ‘Track’ Record: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to Launch New System for Public Vehicles Tomorrow

News 18  

All public vehicles in Bengal — passenger bus, cabs and taxis — are set to get a new vehicle location tracking system. West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banejee will inaugurate the system from Kolkata on Monday. The CM will inaugurate it on January 9.” The move comes in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that mandated all public transport vehicles to have vehicle tracking systems and panic buttons. The system includes a tracking device and panic button, which could help women, in case of an emergency.

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Karnataka’s rule on panic button and tracking device: Only 1,979 out of 6,04,000 vehicles found to be compliant with government mandate
8 months ago

Karnataka’s rule on panic button and tracking device: Only 1,979 out of 6,04,000 vehicles found to be compliant with government mandate

The Hindu  

The deadlock over installing vehicle location tracking devices and emergency panic buttons in public service vehicles by this November 30 remains unresolved. To enhance safety, the government mandated that all public transport vehicles and those operating under a national permit in Karnataka had to install a vehicle location tracking device and an emergency panic button from last December 1 and …

Centre ensures vehicle tracking system implementation in states under Nirbhaya Framework
5 years, 2 months ago

Centre ensures vehicle tracking system implementation in states under Nirbhaya Framework

India TV News  

After observing little progress on setting up monitoring centres by states for implementation of the vehicle tracking system, the Centre has stepped in to ensure effective implementation of the project under the Nirbhaya Framework with an assistance of Rs 332 crore. "Since very little progress could be achieved on setting up the Monitoring Centers, it was felt necessary to support …

Panic button and Vehicle Tracking System now must on new buses, taxis in Mumbai
6 years, 2 months ago

Panic button and Vehicle Tracking System now must on new buses, taxis in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai’s transport department has started, from Tuesday, cracking the whip on new vehicles used in public transport, including taxis and buses, to ensure they have Vehicle Tracking Systems and panic buttons. Highlights Vehicle Tracking System will help authorities monitor incidences of overspeeding, sharp turning and reckless driving n VTS will help in recording accident cases and avoiding traffic jams n …

NGO urges govt to install GPS in public transport vehicles
6 years, 11 months ago

NGO urges govt to install GPS in public transport vehicles

The Hindu  

Terming announcements for installation of panic button and GPS in public transport vehicles as steps on paper alone, a non-profit body has urged President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct states to ensure their implementation for women’s safety. The representation, which has also been sent to the Prime Minister and Chief Justice of India, besides Ministers …

Vehicle tracking device and panic button now mandatory for all buses and taxis in Maharashtra
6 years, 11 months ago

Vehicle tracking device and panic button now mandatory for all buses and taxis in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

The notification – which was issued on November 28, 2016 - was brought into effect on Monday. 3.70 lakh existing vehicles will have to install the system, transport officials said. Accordingly, RTO officers across the state refused to register new vehicles that had not installed the ITS system 3.70 lakh existing vehicles will have to install the system, transport officials …

India to install panic buttons on buses to protect women from rape
8 years, 9 months ago

India to install panic buttons on buses to protect women from rape

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Buses in India will be fitted with panic button alarms in an …

Women safety: Govt approves CCTVs, GPS in public transport
11 years, 2 months ago

Women safety: Govt approves CCTVs, GPS in public transport

India TV News  

New Delhi : Stepping up measures for women's safety across the nation, the government yesterday approved a Rs 1,405-crore project to track and monitor public transport and provide alarm buttons for alerting authorities. The project involves setting up of closed circuit television and using global positioning system to ensure safety and security of women and girls in distress.In the first …

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