BMTC to install ADAS technology in 50 buses in Bengaluru to improve safety, prevent accidents
According to officials, the proposed system is aimed at improving passenger and road safety by monitoring driver alertness and behaviour, and providing real-time warnings for various safety risks
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) plans to install Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology in 50 buses as part of a pilot project to enhance passenger and road safety in the city. The system aims to monitor driver alertness and behavior, detecting risks such as drowsiness, distraction, forward collision, lane departure, and pedestrian collision.
The technology includes cameras both facing the road and the driver, along with sensors, an on-board controller, storage, software, connectivity, and other equipment. BMTC has issued a tender for the project, specifying that the selected agency must operate and maintain the entire system for two years following the Go-Live date.
The proposed rental model for the ADAS installation allows BMTC to pay a single monthly charge per bus, covering all necessary components and maintenance. The corporation previously used a similar ADAS system in 10 buses in 2023 as part of a CSR initiative by a private company, but the current pilot will be BMTC's own implementation.
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