Viral video shows cab SOS button is useless in emergency
A Mumbai cab driver's viral video is making waves after he showed the SOS button in his car didn't actually do anything—even after pressing it all night.
The only response he got was a random call at 6:00am.
His comment, "Na police ani hai na companywale," sums up how little help arrived.
Glitches are common in these GPS-linked devices
People trust these SOS buttons for emergencies, but content creator Tiger Koul found his pricey ₹17,000 device just switched off instead of alerting anyone.
Unions say glitches are common in these GPS-linked devices that are required in states like Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
RTO officials claim they check the buttons every year
Union leader Keshav Nana Kshirsagar says most Ola, Uber, and Rapido cabs' SOS buttons are basically useless.
Plus, the cost of these devices has shot up from ₹3,000 to as much as ₹12,000 locally.
RTO officials claim they check the buttons every year but want people to report specific problems if they notice any issues.