Soon, you can make distress call to police by scanning the QR code in taxis & autos

Taxi and autorickshaw commuters will soon be able to get the details of the driver along with an option to lodge a complaint via QR codes. The codes will be pasted in taxis and autos and a commuter can use his cellphone to scan the code to get the details.

Taxi and autorickshaw commuters will soon be able to use a QR code system to get details of the driver and vehicle and also lodge a complaint real-time with Mumbai police.

Joint commissioner of police Amitesh Kumar, while making the announcement on Wednesday, said that commuters can get the details of the driver by scanning the QR code and also make a call for police help in a distress situation, Times of India reported.


“The QR code system will help us eliminate them,” the report quoted him as saying.

The project will be funded by the state government. The Auto union has welcomed the move as it will ensure that unregistered autos and taxis go off the road.

“A QR code can efficiently store a lot of data which can be revealed on being scanned. But the authorities must ensure that maximum CNG outlets and their attendants have scanners for QR codes. If there is no scanner, illegally run autos will enter the pump and the drivers will get the vehicle refuelled,” Auto union leader Thamby Kurien said.