The Andriod-based mobile application launched under the Mysuru Intelligent Transport System here on Monday for the benefit of commuters of intra-city transport comes with an option for women’s safety.
Women commuters can make use of the “safety option” in case of emergencies. With safety of women commuters getting top priority in the wake of recent incidents in the country, the mobile application, developed by the students of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, would allow women passengers seek assistance in case they feel insecure.
Home screen of the mobile app has an icon — Women’s Safety— with an option of sending an SMS to two pre-registered mobile numbers (family members or friends) alerting them about their location.
In addition to this, an SMS alert would also be sent to the contact number of the nearest police station based on the commuter’s location.
