Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Tamil Nadu Mandates GPS Tracking in Public Vehicles for Safety
The government in Tamil Nadu is making it compulsory for all public vehicles, like buses and taxis, to have GPS trackers.
This means these vehicles will have devices that show their location in real time.
The goal is to make traveling safer for everyone and keep a better eye on how the transport system works.
The Home (Transport) Department is in charge.
Companies that make these tracking devices need to get their models approved and set up services for vehicle owners.
The Transport Commissioner will oversee the process.
This will help track where buses are and provide a greater level of transparency in operations.
Tamil Nadu government mandates GPS tracking for public service vehicles.
The directive enforces compliance with AIS-140.
The Transport Commissioner will oversee device registration and activation.
Manufacturers must register and provide support systems.
The system aims to improve safety and transparency in public transport.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government.
- What
- Mandating GPS tracking devices in all public service vehicles.
- When
- Announced on September 1st.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To strengthen passenger safety and improve transport sector monitoring.
- Mandate
- Mandatory Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs) for public service vehicles.
- Department
- Home (Transport) Department.
- Standard
- Automotive Industry Standard-140 (AIS-140).
- Supervision
- Transport and Road Safety Commissioner.
- Application Fee
- Rs 25,000 per device model.
- Evaluation Time
- Expected within 30 days.
- Support System
- 24x7 support system for vehicle owners.