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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt to launch app-based transport service
The Maharashtra state government is currently evaluating the potential implementation of an app-based passenger vehicle service aimed at generating employment opportunities for the youth of Maharashtra. According to an official release, "the app-based rickshaw, taxi, and e-bike services for passenger transport will now not be limited to private companies. It is proposed to give one of the names, such as 'Jai Maharashtra', ' Maha-Ride ', 'Maha-Yatri', or 'Maha-Go', to this app, which will be launched in collaboration with the Transport Department ." This information was given by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik . With the final approval of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and both Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, he expressed confidence that the said government app will be operational soon. Minister Sarnaik said that "discussions have been started" with private companies, including ' Maharashtra Institute for Transport Technology ' and 'Mitra', to develop the app under this initiative. It includes all the necessary elements to maintain transparency in the system, and the app will be ready soon. Through this, special financial support will be provided to Marathi youth. To provide employment to unemployed youth, a loan will be offered at an interest rate of 10 per cent through Mumbai Bank for the purchase of vehicles, as per the release. This was assured by Mumbai Bank Chairman Praveen Darekar. He stated that, with the assistance of Mumbai Bank, financial support will be available to unemployed youth. Additionally, an 11 per cent interest refund will be provided in the form of a subsidy by Annasaheb Economic Development Corporation, Bhatke Vimukta Corporation, OBC Corporation, and MSDC. Therefore, this loan is interest-free, as per the release. Minister Sarnaik further stated that the regulations for this app are in the final stage, as per the Aggregator Guidelines of the Central Government. "Currently, private organisations are making huge profits through unauthorised apps. For this, those companies are looting drivers and passengers. Since the government has ample machinery, technology, and manpower, if it develops such an app, it will benefit not only the passengers but also the drivers." In this regard, a meeting has been organised by the concerned parties at the Ministry on August 5. MLA Praveen Darekar, a technician involved in app creation, and government officials will be present at this meeting, where the government app will receive its final form, the release stated.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt to launch app-based transport service
The Maharashtra state government is currently evaluating the potential implementation of an app-based passenger vehicle service aimed at generating employment opportunities for the youth of Maharashtra. According to an official release, "the app-based rickshaw, taxi, and e-bike services for passenger transport will now not be limited to private companies. It is proposed to give one of the names, such as 'Jai Maharashtra', ' Maha-Ride ', 'Maha-Yatri', or 'Maha-Go', to this app, which will be launched in collaboration with the Transport Department ." This information was given by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik . With the final approval of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and both Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, he expressed confidence that the said government app will be operational soon. Minister Sarnaik said that "discussions have been started" with private companies, including ' Maharashtra Institute for Transport Technology ' and 'Mitra', to develop the app under this initiative. It includes all the necessary elements to maintain transparency in the system, and the app will be ready soon. Through this, special financial support will be provided to Marathi youth. To provide employment to unemployed youth, a loan will be offered at an interest rate of 10 per cent through Mumbai Bank for the purchase of vehicles, as per the release. This was assured by Mumbai Bank Chairman Praveen Darekar. He stated that, with the assistance of Mumbai Bank, financial support will be available to unemployed youth. Additionally, an 11 per cent interest refund will be provided in the form of a subsidy by Annasaheb Economic Development Corporation, Bhatke Vimukta Corporation, OBC Corporation, and MSDC. Therefore, this loan is interest-free, as per the release. Minister Sarnaik further stated that the regulations for this app are in the final stage, as per the Aggregator Guidelines of the Central Government. "Currently, private organisations are making huge profits through unauthorised apps. For this, those companies are looting drivers and passengers. Since the government has ample machinery, technology, and manpower, if it develops such an app, it will benefit not only the passengers but also the drivers." In this regard, a meeting has been organised by the concerned parties at the Ministry on August 5. MLA Praveen Darekar, a technician involved in app creation, and government officials will be present at this meeting, where the government app will receive its final form, the release stated.
Deccan Herald
14 hours ago
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Transport ministry approves Uttar Pradesh's AI-based project to improve road safety
The state government has already earmarked Rs 10 crore in its 2025-26 Budget to establish a 'data-driven administrative model' for the Transport Department.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Transport ministry approves UP's AI-based project to improve road safety
Lucknow, The Centre has approved an AI-based pilot project for the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department to reduce road accidents and improve enforcement efficiency, officials said on Tuesday. Transport ministry approves UP's AI-based project to improve road safety The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on Monday issued a formal No Objection for the UP Transport Department's Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics based Road Safety Pilot Project. This is the first AI-driven road safety experiment ever undertaken by a state transport department in India. The pilot project will be implemented at zero cost by the public sector enterprise ITI Limited in partnership with global technology firm mLogica, according to a statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government. The state government has already earmarked ₹10 crore in its 2025-26 Budget to establish a "data-driven administrative model" for the Transport Department, it noted. Initial prototype of the model, scheduled for six weeks, will integrate multi-source data accident records, weather feeds, vehicle telematics, driver profiles and roadway attributes to build AI models that pinpoint root causes of accidents, forecast black spots and generate realtime policy dashboards. Upon completion, the AI engine will be rolled out in a phased manner across all core functions of the Transport Department, including faceless licensing and permits, modernised enforcement, revenue collection, e-challan operations and the 'Vahan Sarathi' registries. A comprehensive outcome report will be submitted to the MoRTH at the end of the pilot project, while legal compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity standards will be continuously audited, the statement added. The ministry also asserted that the initiative must fully comply with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and all road safety standard operating procedures and it will entail no financial liability for the MoRTH. Building on the evidence generated during the testing phase, the AI will be embedded into other digital assets. The project will integrate the engine with the paperless licensing and permit mechanism, allowing systems to run on self-learning decision models, statement added. Concurrently, the enforcement wing will deploy realtime fraud detection, vehicle positioning and predictive policing based on propensity to violate traffic laws, giving field officers data-backed alarms for on-the-spot action. By fusing these data-sets, the department will gain a virtual dashboard covering income flows, infractions and credential status thus sharpening policy design, according to the statement. Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narain Singh stated, "This initiative will place Uttar Pradesh at the fore front of data-driven governance. By integrating the AI model beyond road safety into every core function of the department, we aim to make our state a national trail blazer in technological innovation." The ITI limited and mLogica team have been authorised to begin work immediately in coordination with the department, the statement noted. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
Transport ministry approves UPs AI-based project to improve road safety
Lucknow, Jul 29 (PTI) The Centre has approved an AI-based pilot project for the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department to reduce road accidents and improve enforcement efficiency, officials said on Tuesday. The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) on Monday issued a formal No Objection for the UP Transport Department's Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics based Road Safety Pilot Project. This is the first AI-driven road safety experiment ever undertaken by a state transport department in India. The pilot project will be implemented at zero cost by the public sector enterprise ITI Limited in partnership with global technology firm mLogica, according to a statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government. The state government has already earmarked Rs 10 crore in its 2025-26 Budget to establish a 'data-driven administrative model" for the Transport Department, it noted. Initial prototype of the model, scheduled for six weeks, will integrate multi-source data accident records, weather feeds, vehicle telematics, driver profiles and roadway attributes to build AI models that pinpoint root causes of accidents, forecast black spots and generate realtime policy dashboards. Upon completion, the AI engine will be rolled out in a phased manner across all core functions of the Transport Department, including faceless licensing and permits, modernised enforcement, revenue collection, e-challan operations and the 'Vahan Sarathi' registries. A comprehensive outcome report will be submitted to the MoRTH at the end of the pilot project, while legal compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity standards will be continuously audited, the statement added. The ministry also asserted that the initiative must fully comply with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and all road safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) and it will entail no financial liability for the MoRTH. Building on the evidence generated during the testing phase, the AI will be embedded into other digital assets. The project will integrate the engine with the paperless licensing and permit mechanism, allowing systems to run on self-learning decision models, statement added. Concurrently, the enforcement wing will deploy realtime fraud detection, vehicle positioning and predictive policing based on propensity to violate traffic laws, giving field officers data-backed alarms for on-the-spot action. By fusing these data-sets, the department will gain a virtual dashboard covering income flows, infractions and credential status thus sharpening policy design, according to the statement. Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narain Singh stated, 'This initiative will place Uttar Pradesh at the fore front of data-driven governance. By integrating the AI model beyond road safety into every core function of the department, we aim to make our state a national trail blazer in technological innovation." The ITI limited and mLogica team have been authorised to begin work immediately in coordination with the department, the statement noted. PTI KIS SHS SHS MNK MNK view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 14:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
