Centre okays CCTV, panic buttons in public vehicles

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 22:25

The government on Thursday approved the first project under the Nirbhaya fund, approving the installation of panic buttons, CCTV cameras and GPS devices in public transport vehicles in 32 cities in India.

Science city, habitat centre planned in Hyderabad

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 11:24

A science city, a habitat centre, an eco park and an education hub are among some key projects planned for Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority.

Women safety: Road Ministry mulls CCTVs, GPS in public transport

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 19:41

Closed-circuit televisions in buses and GPS facility in autos have been proposed by the Road Ministry to provide women a safer mode of public transport.

Moily to travel by public transport every Wednesday

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 13:43

Moily said he and all his ministry officials as well as those in PSUs under his ministry will travel by public transport every Wednesday.

Deploy transgenders as Civil Defense Wardens: Kiran Bedi

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 11:25

While safety in public transport has become a cause of serious concern specially for the women, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has suggested deployment of transgenders as Civil Defense Wardens in city buses during odd hours.

Accident insurance scheme for CNG-powered public transport drivers

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 00:19

An accident insurance scheme for around 2.50 lakh drivers of CNG-powered public transport will soon be launched in the city, Delhi`s Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami said on Monday.

Brazil to earmark USD 25 bn for public transport

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 09:50

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has proposed to earmark USD 25 billion for public transport following days of mass nationwide street protests, in a bid to seize the political initiative.

Rallies to continue in Sao Paulo: Protest group

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 18:56

The group that instigated protest rallies in Brazil`s largest city said the demonstrations will continue, denying claims they had been suspended.

Chinese women told to shun miniskirts, hot pants

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 16:10

The Chinese police and public transport authorities have published a guideline to prevent the sexual harassment of passengers on buses and subways.

Asian boy racially abused by woman in Sydney bus

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 12:01

In another incident of a racist bus rant, a young school-going boy of Asian descent was targeted by a reportedly drunk 50-year-old woman on a Sydney bus.

JKSRTC employees go on strike, public transport services hit

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 16:40

Services of the Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) were badly hit on Wednesday as the employees went on a strike demanding immediate implementation of the 6th Pay Commission scales.