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Transport Minister Mandates GPS Installation in All Long‑Distance Private Buses to Enhance Passenger Safety
To boost safety, especially for women, the transport minister has set a deadline for all long‑distance private inter‑district buses to be fitted with GPS across the state.
The transport minister has announced a new safety measure requiring GPS in all long‑distance private inter‑district buses across the state. The move aims to improve security for passengers, with a particular focus on women.
The directive, which comes as part of a broader effort to enhance public transport safety, sets a deadline by which bus operators must install GPS tracking devices. The devices will allow authorities to monitor routes and respond quickly in case of emergencies.
The transport minister emphasized that the requirement applies to all private buses that operate between districts, regardless of the operator. The measure is expected to deter crime and provide passengers with real‑time information about their journey.
Operators who fail to comply by the stipulated deadline may face penalties, according to the minister. The announcement was made during a press briefing, with officials urging bus companies to act promptly.
The directive, which comes as part of a broader effort to enhance public transport safety, sets a deadline by which bus operators must install GPS tracking devices. The devices will allow authorities to monitor routes and respond quickly in case of emergencies.
The transport minister emphasized that the requirement applies to all private buses that operate between districts, regardless of the operator. The measure is expected to deter crime and provide passengers with real‑time information about their journey.
Operators who fail to comply by the stipulated deadline may face penalties, according to the minister. The announcement was made during a press briefing, with officials urging bus companies to act promptly.