Delhi auto rickshaws to be GPS-linked, to face fines for refusing tripsDelhi's transport department has decided to sync trip meters with GPS to monitor auto-rickshaw drivers. The technology allow officials, usi...
- Japan puts third GPS satellite into orbit
Tokyo, Aug 19 (IANS) Japan on Saturday launched a rocket and put the third of its new quasi-zenith satellites into orbit to help improve th...
States to take call on digital meters for Ola, Uber taxisUber and Ola, the biggest two cab aggregators in the country, have emerged as a threat to black-and-yellow taxis and auto-rickshaws and are...
Road Ministry wants Uber, Ola to calculate fares using taxi meters, not GPSGovernment asks to calculate fares using taxi meters rather than GPS as it feels companies are violating law and distance estimated via GPS...
Homegrown satellite navigation system 'reliable, free': ChinaBy 2020, BDS is expected to serve global users and it will "provide open satellite navigation services free of charge," the report said.
Now, your GPS can guide you in centimetresThis level of accuracy will improve location services without increasing the demand for processing power.
Digital meters may soon be compulsory for Goa cabs: MinisterOwners of taxis in Goa may soon be directed to compulsorily install GPS tracking devices along with digital meters and printers in their ta...
Casio launches world's first atomic solar hybrid watchCasio G-Shock claims the Gravitymaster GPW1000 analog timepiece is 'the world's first atomic solar hybrid watch'.
Auto unions ask government not to impose GPS, says "won't stop rape"At hearing, most drivers demanded that GPS be removed from vehicles as in name of installing this device, they are being "harrased" by offi...
Gyan Data develops meter for autorickshaws with tracking and data communication capabilitiesThe company had initially integrated the GPS system with device to make a meter that ascertained distance based on navigational data.
Radio taxi issue: Driver verification only on paperAs per rules, every driver of a commercial passenger vehicle must have a public service vehicle (PSV) badge, besides a commercial licence.
Government dusts policies it couldn't enforcePost-Nirbhaya, the transport department had declared that all autos would need to get GPS-based meters within three months.
Autorikshaw drivers to spread awareness about cleanlinessTwo years ago, the Delhi government had made GPS mandatory for autos owing to safety of passengers, especially for women, in the national c...
Auto drivers feel let down by AAP, but still back itThe only scheme that was launched by the AAP government and implemented was the issuance of more autorickshaw permits. This was done to add...
With AAP in driver’s seat, autos send a reminderDelhi Pradesh Taxi and Auto Union, says that while these challans are common, there is more harassment with the introduction of GPS meters.
- Maharashtra government launches e-Mahabhumi project for re-measurement of land
About 7000 hectare land in 12 villages in Pirangut and Mulashi will be measured using satellites and GPS.
- 'Tuk Tuk' meter run through smart phones launched
The application can be started on getting into the autorickshaw and the meter in the phone will run alongside the meter in the rickshaw.