BMTC to install ADAS technology in 50 buses in Bengaluru to improve safety, prevent accidents

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is launching a pilot project to install Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in 50 buses. The technology will monitor driver behavior, such as drowsiness and distraction, while providing real-time collision warnings to improve road safety.
Why it matters
Implementing AI-driven safety systems in public transit can significantly reduce accident rates and improve operational oversight in dense urban environments.
To improve safety and prevent accidents, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will install Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology in 50 buses as part of a pilot project.
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 on Bengaluru’s roads.
The corporation recently called a tender for 50 buses, with the selected agency required to operate and maintain the complete system for two years from the date of Go-Live.
Cameras + sensors → detect risk → analyse the event → alert the driver → send relevant data to BMTC’s central dashboard
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