Panic Button and CCTV in Delhi Buses: Women Security on priority by Kejriwal Govt

Last Updated: 16 Sept 2023

Panic Button and CCTVs are installed in the buses for effective monitoring of bus movements and ensuring adoption of security and safety standards[1]

2019: Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government started this hi tech system to ensuring that public transportation systems are safe and secure for the public to travel in[2]

Features[3]

  • 10 panic buttons and 3 CCTV cameras in each bus
  • Linked to the central command and control center
  • Immediate alert to driver, conductor and nearby PCR vans
  • Live feed to the control room
  • Two way communication with driver

Current Status

Updated till 31st March 2023[1:1]
Bus fleet Type CCTV Panic Button
Cluster Buses 100% 100%
DTC Buses 100% 100%

Panic alerts have been integrated through an API with 112 platform of the Delhi Police[4]

All new cluster buses as well as the DTC fleet have CCTV, panic buttons and vehicle tracking system installed[4:1]

References:

  1. https://delhiplanning.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/Planning/generic_multiple_files/outcome_budget_2023-24_1-9-23.pdf ↩︎ ↩︎

  2. https://inc42.com/buzz/delhi-buses-get-cctv-panic-buttons-gps-to-ensure-women-safety/ ↩︎

  3. https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/83577/delhi-plans-for-dtc-buses-to-be-fitted-with-panic-buttons/ ↩︎

  4. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/delhi-govt-directed-to-complete-installation-of-panic-buttons-tracking-devices-in-buses/articleshow/96203744.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst ↩︎ ↩︎