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After Delhi Bus Rape Horror, Govt Mandates Working GPS, Panic Buttons, Reiterates Curtain Ban

The order follows the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old passenger and warns that violations can bring penalties, vehicle impounding and permit action.

  • On Tuesday, the Delhi Transport Department mandated all buses operating in the capital to maintain functional Vehicle Location Tracking Devices and panic buttons at all times.
  • The directive follows reports on Monday that a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped inside a private bus in Delhi-NCR, reviving memories of the 2012 Nirbhaya case.
  • Officials ordered operators to ensure buses remain free of unauthorised curtains or window films while requiring crews to assist disabled passengers and immediately report any harassment to the Police.
  • Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh announced strict enforcement of the Motor Vehicles Act, warning that violations could result in vehicle impounding, penalties, or permit cancellation.
  • These measures require all buses to verify staff credentials and maintain safety equipment, positioning the Transport Department's effort to establish more reliable public transport standards.
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The Statesman broke the news on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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