CCTV, Panic Buttons To Be Installed In Buses, Cabs In UP To Ensure Safety

A total of 21,155 buses, Ola and Uber have been identified to install panic buttons along with CCTV cameras to strengthen the safety of women and elderly people.

To enhance the safety system in public transport, the Uttar Pradesh Government is planning to install CCTV cameras and panic buttons in buses, Ola, and Uber.

A total of 21,155 buses, Ola and Uber have been identified to install panic buttons along with CCTV cameras to strengthen the safety of women and elderly people. These include 1,235 city buses, 9,840 Ola vehicles, 1,122 Uber vehicles, and 8,958 other private vehicles.

As per the release, ramps are being constructed in government and private buildings for the differently-abled while public information in Braille script is being included for the visually impaired individuals. With this, the government aims for the safety and convenience of women, senior citizens, and divyangjan.