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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Haryana to install vehicle tracking devices on all public transport vehicles
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. Inspections, compliance and revenue focus 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.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Haryana Vehicle Tracking: Haryana Enhances Public Transport Safety with Vehicle Tracking Devices, ET Infra
Advt Inspections, compliance and revenue focus By , ETInfra 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 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 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 address the revenue deficit in the transport sector, Saini asked officials to explore commercial opportunities such as advertising on 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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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business Standard
Haryana to install tracking devices in all public transport vehicles
The Haryana government on Monday decided to equip all public transport vehicles with vehicle location tracking devices (VLTDs), an official statement said. The decision, expected to strengthen the safety of women and children in the state, was taken during a state transport department meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. He emphasised that department- or district-wise targets should be set to ensure timely completion and directed the officers to integrate this system with the emergency response service '112'. This initiative is expected to be a milestone in establishing a safe transport system for women in the state, the statement said. The VLTD system, developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under the Nirbhaya framework, offers real-time location data and emergency alert features. Expressing concern over road accidents, the CM directed the officials to conduct A thorough investigation of each accident so that the shortcomings can be addressed to prevent such incidents in the future. CM also gave specific directions to monitor the fitness of school transport vehicles. He stated that all school buses must undergo regular inspections, with attention paid to their technical condition. Non-compliance with rules and guidelines should result in challans and vehicle seizure, he said, while adding, "safety of children is our responsibility". He also directed that Haryana Roadways drivers be required to submit medical certificates at regular intervals. To address the challenge of revenue deficit in the transport sector, Saini directed officers to explore various innovations and commercial possibilities, including evaluating alternatives such as advertising on buses. While reviewing the city bus service, the Chief Minister directed an increase in the number of electric buses, along with the establishment of charging stations. It was informed in the meeting that the procurement process for 375 electric buses under the City Bus Service scheme is underway. Additionally, under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, action is being expedited for the purchase of 250 more electric buses.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Vehicle location tracking devices to be installed in public transport vehicles in Haryana
Chandigarh, The Haryana government on Monday decided to equip all public transport vehicles with vehicle location tracking devices , an official statement said. Vehicle location tracking devices to be installed in public transport vehicles in Haryana The decision, expected to strengthen the safety of women and children in the state, was taken during a state transport department meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. He emphasised that department- or district-wise targets should be set to ensure timely completion and directed the officers to integrate this system with the emergency response service '112'. This initiative is expected to be a milestone in establishing a safe transport system for women in the state, the statement said. The VLTD system, developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under the Nirbhaya framework, offers real-time location data and emergency alert features. Expressing concern over road accidents, the CM directed the officials to conduct A thorough investigation of each accident so that the shortcomings can be addressed to prevent such incidents in the future. CM also gave specific directions to monitor the fitness of school transport vehicles. He stated that all school buses must undergo regular inspections, with attention paid to their technical condition. Non-compliance with rules and guidelines should result in challans and vehicle seizure, he said, while adding, "safety of children is our responsibility". He also directed that Haryana Roadways drivers be required to submit medical certificates at regular intervals. To address the challenge of revenue deficit in the transport sector, Saini directed officers to explore various innovations and commercial possibilities, including evaluating alternatives such as advertising on buses. While reviewing the city bus service, the Chief Minister directed an increase in the number of electric buses, along with the establishment of charging stations. It was informed in the meeting that the procurement process for 375 electric buses under the City Bus Service scheme is underway. Additionally, under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, action is being expedited for the purchase of 250 more electric buses. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt forms committee to submit proposals for e-buses
State govt has formed a state level steering committee (SLSC) for the submission of proposals to the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) for the procurement of electric buses under the 'PM e-Bus Sewa' scheme. The Centre sanctioned 750 electric buses to Andhra Pradesh under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme . Chief secretary K Vijaynand issued a govt order RT No 310 to this effect, forming the SLBC on Thursday. According to the GO, the SLBC will be headed by the chief secretary as the chairman, with the special chief secretary (energy), principal secretaries of transport, roads and buildings, finance, municipal administration and urban development, and industries & commerce departments, along with the commissioner of the public transport department as the committee members. The ministry of housing & urban affairs (MoHUA) sanctioned 750 e-buses to AP to be operated in 12 locations across 11 cities. Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd, Pune, along with the discovered GCC prices, is finalised as the agency for the induction of 750 e-buses in the state. The requisition for the procurement of the e-buses should be submitted to MoHUA under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme through the SLSC under the chairmanship of the chief secretary, the GO read.
