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Panic button devices are synonymous with emergency help or immediate action, but this concept has evolved into a tool for the occupational health and safety of employees in sectors such as healthcare or hotels and hospitality.
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. Uttar Pradesh Government To Install CCTV, Panic Buttons in Buses and Cabs To Ensure Safety of Women and Elderly People.
The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh is installing panic buttons and CCTV cameras in city buses, Ola, and Uber cabs to ensure the safety of passengers, especially girls, women, and the elderly. These panic buttons and cameras will be integrated with UP-112, allowing passengers to seek help in case of emergencies. The Transport Department is testing the installation of these devices in city buses and has completed testing integration with Uber.
The State Transport Authority (STA) in a notification has made the fitment of Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) and Panic Buttons mandatory for all vehicles from October 1. However, two-wheelers, rickshaws and three-wheelers have been exempted. Regarding the necessity of making
All categories of new commercial vehicles, including buses, taxis, goods vehicles and ambulances, will need to have VLT devices with panic buttons from October 1. These devices will have to be installed at the time of registration, officials said.