AIS 140

AIS-140 is being implemented across the country for all public transport vehicles, starting 1st April,2019. Broadly AIS 140 defines the Safety and Security feature requirement for all public transport vehicles. It defines that all such vehicles must be fitted with GPS tracking devices specifically for Vehicle Location Tracking and with the function of a mandatory Emergency Button also known as panic button or SOS button. When it comes into implementation, and given that AIS-140 is enforced properly, it can completely revolutionise Indian transport, especially in terms of overall safety. In a country like India where women safety in particular is such a big issue in certain states, the technology can help in ensuring that everyone on the road feels absolutely secure. As per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), all passenger transport vehicles including taxis and buses are to be mandatorily equipped with GPS devices starting 1st April, 2019.