Tamil Nadu: All buses operated by the State Transport Corporation will be equipped with GPS and emergency call buttons to ensure passenger safety.
This initiative aims to provide real-time tracking of public transport vehicles and improve passenger safety.
State Transport Corporation officials explained: With this new technology, buses will be monitored from a control room. Bus location, speed, and time information will be sent to the control room at regular intervals. This will help detect changes in bus routes and allow officials to take immediate action in case of an emergency.
In addition, this technology will automatically alert you about speeding buses and other violations. Bus travel history will be stored in the control room for 180 days.
In addition, emergency buttons will be installed in various locations on each bus for easy access to passengers.
If you press these buttons in times of danger, they will immediately alert emergency rescue organizations such as police, fire, and ambulance.
These devices will be integrated with apps from other organizations, including the state police, and linked to the ‘Vahan’ portal for vehicle registration.
The data generated will be shared with the Transport Department, police, and emergency services to facilitate collaboration.
The Road Transport Corporation, which operates under the Transport Department, will distribute, install, and maintain these devices. He said this will enhance bus operation management and passenger safety.
