The Supreme Court, citing Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan, said it is alarming that under one percent of transport vehicles are equipped with vehicle location tracking systems. The Bench highlighted the need for mandatory location tracking devices and panic buttons in taxis and other public vehicles, stressing that compliance remains dangerously low.
Motor cab and three-wheeler sales have been running hot for the past five months, supported by rising Vahan registrations. With people returning to travel and pent up demand coming through, taxis and e rickshaws are sharing the momentum, helping both commuters and automakers. Travel and tourism’s rebound is expected to keep the trend going.
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