NIRBHAYA buses

Q.  Which of the following is/are feature/s of the NIRBHAYA buses?

1) Vehicle Tracking System
2) CCTV cameras
3) Panic Buttons on every seat
- Published on 26 May 16

a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
  • In an attempt to provide safe and secure transport to women, the Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping dedicated 20 buses of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation, with IT enabled safety measures to the public.
  • As an initiative of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways under the NIRBHAYA Scheme, 10 luxury buses, 10 general buses have been provided with Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), CCTV cameras and Panic Buttons on every seat to provide immediate help to women passengers in distress.
  • The Panic Buttons will enable the police to know the exact location of the bus and provide prompt assistance.
  • The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways will issue a notification making it mandatory for public vehicles with seating capacity of 23 or more to have CCTV camera, Vehicle Location Tracking Device and Panic Buttons. Those with seating capacity of less than 23 will be required to have Vehicle Tracking Device and emergency buttons.

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