Tracking Revolution: Boosting Commuter Safety in Maharashtra
Nearly 95,000 passenger vehicles in Maharashtra have been equipped with GPS-enabled tracking devices, enhancing safety through real-time location monitoring and SOS alerts. This initiative, benefiting especially women and children, follows a centralized control room setup at Andheri RTO, highlighting compliance challenges and government’s strategic safety efforts.
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In a significant stride toward commuter safety, approximately 95,000 passenger vehicles across Maharashtra are now equipped with mandatory GPS-enabled tracking devices, officials confirmed. This development promises real-time location monitoring and onboard SOS alert facilities, critically enhancing the safety and security of passengers, specifically women.
The recently operational control room at Andheri RTO, Mumbai, provides the backbone for this initiative, enabling instant vehicle location tracking. According to a senior official from the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department, the system generates immediate alerts in cases of distress, facilitating quick response and rescue operations.
Despite the progress, challenges remain. Many vehicle owners have not maintained device functionality, prompting authorities to instruct Regional Transport Offices to enforce compliance. This initiative, partially funded by the Nirbhaya Fund, reflects a pivotal step in reinforcing public transport safety infrastructure across Mumbai and the wider state.
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