The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed an MoU with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-driven safety alert system across the highway network. Aimed at strengthening road safety and improving the travel experience, the initiative will use Jio’s existing 4G and 5G infrastructure
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a proposal to make Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) mandatory for all electric vehicles starting October 1, 2027, in a bid to strengthen road safety. AVAS to Become a Standard Safety Feature According to the ministry’s draft notification,