Bengaluru police integrate with Uber, Ola apps for real-time emergency support

Dec 22, 2025
5 min read
70% UPSC
GS3
The Hindu - National
By Vaidra Editorial TeamIAS-qualified experts with 15+ years UPSC coaching experience

Key Points

  1. Bengaluru City Police partnered with Uber and Ola on December 22, 2025, for technology integration.
  2. The integration allows real-time location data sharing with the police during emergencies.
  3. Emergency call facilities are directly accessible from Uber and Ola apps.
  4. Live location updates are shared every four seconds when the system is activated.
  5. Users can opt out of sharing their location, but the SOS signal will not be transmitted.
  6. On November 10, Bengaluru City Police directed cab and auto apps to integrate SOS feeds with the police command center.
  7. The city police mandated the display of stickers with the police helpline number 112 and a QR code for the KSP mobile app.

Full Article

Related:DailyWeekly