AbhiBus Partners with T-Safe to Enhance Bus Commuter Safety
AbhiBus, ixigo’s bus business and a leading bus ticketing platform in India, has announced a strategic partnership with T-Safe, a safety initiative by the Telangana Police.
This collaboration is focused on improving commuter safety, particularly for women travellers, by leveraging technology to create a secure and reliable travel environment.
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Key Features of the Partnership
- Integration of T-Safe’s Emergency Response System into the AbhiBus platform.
- Instant SOS Alerts: Travellers can trigger an SOS directly via the AbhiBus app, notifying the T-Safe team for swift police intervention.
- WhatsApp SOS Link: Passengers will receive an SOS link via WhatsApp, allowing them to share their real-time status.
- 24/7 Safety Support: The SOS feature remains active four hours before travel, during the journey, and up to four hours post-deboarding for continuous security within Telangana.
- Real-Time Location Monitoring: Enables Telangana Police to track passenger locations, detect route deviations, unexpected stops, and respond promptly to distress alerts.
Industry Leaders on the Initiative
Rohit Sharma, COO, AbhiBus, stated:
“Passenger safety is our priority. This partnership strengthens our safety measures, especially for women, through technology-driven solutions.”
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Shikha Goel, DGP CID, Telangana Police, added:
“T-Safe enhances commuter safety by allowing police monitoring without a pre-downloaded app. Simply dial 100, press 8, and any route deviation triggers an immediate response.”
This partnership marks a significant step in leveraging technology for commuter safety, reinforcing AbhiBus and Telangana Police’s commitment to a secure travel experience for all passengers, especially women.
