Bengaluru: Cab drivers across Bengaluru have raised concerns that Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs) and emergency panic buttons are not working as mandated.

In 2023, Karnataka made the installation of these safety devices mandatory for all public service and goods vehicles with national permits. For a cab with five seats, at least three panic buttons are required.

However, the buttons rarely work, said Somashekar R, State General Secretary of Namma Chalakara Trade Union (NCTU).

\"While the initiative has good intent, it has turned into a complete hoax. Once the panic button is pressed, it is supposed to send an SOS notification to the control room and local police stations. I myself have visited the control room and it is a top-notch facility. But the drivers are not getting any

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