Delhi tightens bus safety after minor's rape: GPS, panic buttons, what are the new rules?
The move comes after a Class 11 student from Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly raped on a sleeper bus en route to Delhi. Check the new rules here.
Following the rape of a 17-year-old girl on a moving bus, the Delhi government has stepped up safety measures and surveillance on buses. Bus operators have been ordered to install GPS trackers and panic buttons and prohibit the use of curtains or tinted glass. They have also been barred from stopping at unsafe or unauthorised locations, particularly in the middle of the road or at intersections.
Updated : Sep 02, 2026, 02:01 PM IST
Transport Minister Pankaj Singh emphasised that passenger safety is non-negotiable. "Every bus operating in Delhi must meet prescribed safety and operational standards, with essential systems and equipment remaining functional at all times. We are committed to making public transport safer and more reliable for every commuter," he said.
The bus operators were also instructed to sensitise drivers, conductors and other crew members about preventing harassment and the serious consequences of any misconduct against women passengers. The move comes after a Class 11 student from Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly raped on a sleeper bus that travelled nearly 47 km from Greater Noida to Old Delhi’s Kashmere Gate without being checked at a single police picket.