Haryana Vehicle Tracking: Haryana Enhances Public Transport Safety with Vehicle Tracking Devices, ET Infra
Inspections, compliance and revenue focus
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The Haryana government has decided to equip all public transport vehicles with vehicle location tracking devices (VLTDs), according to an official statement issued Monday. The move aims to enhance safety, particularly for women and children.As per a PTI report, the decision was taken at a meeting of the state transport department chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. He directed that department- or district-wise targets be set to ensure timely implementation and asked officials to integrate the tracking system with emergency response service '112'.The VLTD system, developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under the Nirbhaya framework , provides real-time location data and emergency alert features.'This initiative is expected to be a milestone in establishing a safe transport system for women in the state,' the statement said.Expressing concern over road accidents, the Chief Minister instructed officials to carry out detailed investigations into each incident to identify and address gaps. He also directed that school transport vehicles undergo regular inspections with attention to their technical condition.'All school buses must undergo regular inspections,' he said. 'Non-compliance with rules and guidelines should result in challans and vehicle seizure. The safety of children is our responsibility.'He further directed Haryana Roadways drivers to submit medical certificates at regular intervals.To address the revenue deficit in the transport sector, Saini asked officials to explore commercial opportunities such as advertising on buses.In a review of the city bus service, the Chief Minister called for an increase in the number of electric buses and the establishment of charging stations. Officials informed him that the procurement process for 375 electric buses under the City Bus Service scheme is underway. Under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, steps are being taken to purchase an additional 250 electric buses.
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