Delhi Police to launch app to track public vehicles

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To use QR code to track offending drivers in the event of a crime

The Delhi Police may soon launch a Quick Response (QR) code monitoring mobile app for all kinds of public vehicles in the city. The police plan to make drivers and owners of these vehicles register under a larger database for easy tracking of offending drivers in the event of involvement and/or complicity in crimes against women.

 

Safety of women

Talking to The Hindu, Special Commissioner of Police (Women Safety, Airport and Modernisation) Sanjay Beniwal said such an app was needed to ensure that women felt safe throughout their commute and that vehicles enabling last mile connectivity were part of the app.

This, he said, was important as there is a lot of crowding around the metro stations.

Through the app, the police plan to regulate the number of cycle and e-rickshaw drivers present. The officer added that many drivers end up pulling women physically in an attempt to persuade them to board their vehicles.

For taxis and autos, the police would write to the Transport Department, while for cycle and e-rickshaws, the police plan to issue permission slips or rope in other agencies.

 

Nirbhaya incident

“Post the Nirbhaya incident, most women in the Capital feel insecure while using public transport, especially during the late hours. Even the metro has become quite crowded, forcing people to use private vehicles and public transport.

The main aim of the app, which will be monitored at a control room, is to improve the security for women using public transport, including cabs, especially during late hours” said Mr. Beniwal at an event here.

He added that if needed the police will issue an order to restrict the number of vehicles.

 

Conceptual stage

This, he said, will be done after they agree on a number following consultation with other stakeholders. The proposal is still at a conceptual state.

The unit will send it to higher officials after finalising the modalities.