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 the deadline was this November. “Owing to inadequate response from vehicle owners and drivers in installing panic buttons and VLT devices, we plan to launch awareness initiatives throughout the State,” the official added. The government should urgently address this cost issue.” Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said: “We have been raising awareness about the installation of VLT devices and panic buttons to ensure passenger safety.

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Karnataka transport department regulates location device, panic button rates after complaints
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Karnataka transport department regulates location device, panic button rates after complaints

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: After vehicle owners complained that the vehicle location tracking device and panic buttons are being sold by empanelled vendors at exorbitant prices, the transport department has fixed prices for these devices. The rate revision comes after TNIE last year highlighted the problems faced by vehicle owners in its report -- ‘Vehicle owners against mandatory fitting of panic buttons’. A …

Taxi, maxicab drivers, owners oppose installing GPS, panic button devices in tourist vehicles
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Taxi, maxicab drivers, owners oppose installing GPS, panic button devices in tourist vehicles

The Hindu  

The Taximen and Maxicab Associations of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts have opposed the State government making it compulsory to install GPS and panic button devices in tourist vehicles. ‘Burden on taxi drivers and owners’ Addressing press conferences in Mangaluru and Udupi on Monday, K. Ananda Gowda, president of Dakshina Kananda Association and Ramesh K. Kotian, general secretary of Udupi …

Poor response to rule on panic button and tracking device
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Poor response to rule on panic button and tracking device

The Hindu  

All public transport vehicles and those operating under a national permit in the State are required to install a vehicle location tracking device and an emergency panic button by November 2024. To correct this, the Transport Department plans to launch an awareness campaign regarding the tracking device and panic button once the election-related Model Code of Conduct is lifted. The …

UP Govt to Install Panic Buttons in 6,000 Buses to Ensure Women's Safety, GPS to Track Movement
1 year, 7 months ago

UP Govt to Install Panic Buttons in 6,000 Buses to Ensure Women's Safety, GPS to Track Movement

News 18  

Commuting in UP roadways buses will be safer for women now as the state government is all set to install panic buttons in all buses. Singh said the UP transport department has collaborated with a Japanese firm NEC to ensure the installation of panic buttons in buses. Singh said in each bus, at least 10 panic buttons would be installed …

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 …

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 …

Government to mandate GPS, panic buttons for taxis across the country | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Government to mandate GPS, panic buttons for taxis across the country | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Road Transport Ministry has taken a decision to make installation of GPS, and panic buttons mandatory in all taxis across the country including those which run through app-based service providers such as Uber, Olacabs and Taxi For Sure. The decision was taken at a meeting where officials from road transport ministry and representatives from states including Maharashtra, Delhi …

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