Articles for Passenger Safety

Tamil Nadu: State-Owned Bus Drivers to Face 29-Day Suspension for Mobile Phone Use While Driving
7 hours, 30 minutes ago

Tamil Nadu: State-Owned Bus Drivers to Face 29-Day Suspension for Mobile Phone Use While Driving

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced a stringent 29-day suspension for bus drivers caught using mobile phones while on duty. The decision to impose harsher penalties comes in the wake of widespread public criticism after several videos surfaced online showing drivers using mobile phones while driving. In a recent incident, a viral video captured a driver talking on his …

Passenger Safety Driving Tamil
Bombay HC directs Centre, State to submit affidavit on implementation of cab aggregator rules
4 days, 12 hours ago

Bombay HC directs Centre, State to submit affidavit on implementation of cab aggregator rules

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Central government and the Maharashtra government to file an affidavit within three weeks pointing out the steps taken by the government in implementing the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 for the safety of passengers commuting in aggregators vehicles such as Ola and Uber. Claiming he sustained injuries, and that the …

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Pamban bridge has been cleared by Commissioner of Railway Safety, says Southern Railway General Manager
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pamban bridge has been cleared by Commissioner of Railway Safety, says Southern Railway General Manager

The Hindu  

Southern Railway General Manager R. N. Singh said that Commissioner of Railway Safety has already given permission for operating trains on the new Pamban Railway Bridge. There is no concern on that,” Mr. Singh told reporters while inspecting the development works under way at Sivaganga Railway Station on Friday. He was accompanied by senior railway officials, including Madurai Divisional Railway …

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The pavement predicament: A priority for passenger safety in Hyderabad
5 months ago

The pavement predicament: A priority for passenger safety in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Just a month ago, a 16-year-old girl returning home after her first day of college was crushed under the wheels of a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus, moments after disembarking in the middle of the road in Madhura Nagar, Hyderabad. In the aftermath of the incident, the TGSRTC launched a passenger safety campaign, urging people to avoid waiting for …

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Dealing With Unruly Passengers on Airplanes in India
11 months, 1 week ago

Dealing With Unruly Passengers on Airplanes in India

News 18  

Disturbing trends by passengers in Air Travel In a shocking incident in Delhi, a passenger aboard a commercial flight assaulted the pilot while he was announcing the delay, causing concern among the passengers and the aviation community in general. Understanding Nuances of What Airlines/Pilots/Air Traffic Control Centres Do Low Visibility Takeoff Low Visibility Takeoff operations, often referred to as LVTO, …

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To carpool or not to carpool in Bengaluru, that is the question
1 year, 2 months ago

To carpool or not to carpool in Bengaluru, that is the question

The Hindu  

Driven by giant strides in AI and other technologies, carpooling has turned smarter and seamless, with a huge potential to marry comfort with commerce. As Mr. Radhakrishna puts it, “Vehicle Location Tracking, panic buttons, passenger accident safety, GST for payment and a whole lot of rules that are now mandated for taxis will be applied to their cars too. This …

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US safety agency to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles and set tougher standards
1 year, 6 months ago

US safety agency to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles and set tougher standards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking and meet stricter safety standards within three years. Ann Carlson, the safety agency’s chief counsel, says 90% of new passenger vehicles already include the braking technology under a voluntary program that automakers have approved. With …

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Bangkok-Delhi Vistara flight lands at IGI airport on single-engine, passengers safe
2 years, 5 months ago

Bangkok-Delhi Vistara flight lands at IGI airport on single-engine, passengers safe

India TV News  

Highlights Several incidents of airplanes malfunction have been reported in the past half-month In the past few days, SpiceJet has also reported incidents of technical snags in its flight Speaking on these incidents, Civil Aviation Minister asserted that passenger safety is paramount Bangkok-Delhi Vistara Flight engine fails: A Delhi-bound Vistara flight from Bangkok landed on a single-engine at the Indira …

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Chinese passenger jet may have been deliberately brought down: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

Chinese passenger jet may have been deliberately brought down: Report

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON: Investigators probing the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet are examining whether it was due to intentional action taken on the flight deck, with no evidence so far of a technical malfunction, two people briefed on the matter said. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier Tuesday that flight data from one the Boeing 737-800's black boxes indicated that …

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U.S. opens investigation into 5,80,000 Tesla vehicles over game feature
3 years ago

U.S. opens investigation into 5,80,000 Tesla vehicles over game feature

The Hindu  

U.S auto safety regulators said Wednesday they have opened a formal safety investigation into 5,80,000 Tesla vehicles sold since 2017 over the automaker's decision to allow games to be played on the front centre touchscreen. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said its preliminary evaluation covers various 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3, S, X, and Y vehicles. NHTSA said it has …

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"Alcohol Testing Cannot Be Completely Exempted": Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Breath Analyzer Test At Airports
3 years, 7 months ago

"Alcohol Testing Cannot Be Completely Exempted": Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Breath Analyzer Test At Airports

Live Law  

Observing that the testing for alcohol "cannot be completely exempted in as much as the same could be detrimental to passenger safety", the Delhi High Court on Thursday issued slew of directions for the administration of Breath Analyzer Test at all airports for all ATCs, pilots, cabin crews and other personnel.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Pratibha M Singh …

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Crew on Crashed Indonesian Passenger Jet Did Not Declare Emergency: Investigator
3 years, 11 months ago

Crew on Crashed Indonesian Passenger Jet Did Not Declare Emergency: Investigator

News 18  

The crew of an Indonesian passenger jet that crashed off Jakarta at the weekend with 62 people aboard did not declare an emergency or report technical problems before it suddenly plunged into the sea, an investigator said Monday. “There’s no talk of an emergency or something like that.” The preliminary data suggested it was “most likely” that the plane was …

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London bans Ola for breach in safety rules
4 years, 2 months ago

London bans Ola for breach in safety rules

Live Mint  

Cab aggregator Ola’s operating licence has been revoked by London’s public transport authority over alleged breaches in passenger safety norms. Regulator Transport for London on Monday said it discovered multiple safety issues with Ola’s operations, including failure to stop unlicensed drivers from operating on the roads. Through our investigations, we discovered that flaws in Ola’s operating model have led to …

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