The Government of India is preparing to introduce vehicle to vehicle communication technology by the end of 2026. The system will allow vehicles to communicate directly with each other without using a mobile or internet network. The aim is to improve road safety and reduce accidents across the country.
The technology is expected to be especially useful in preventing collisions involving parked vehicles and fast moving traffic from behind. It will also help reduce large scale pileups during dense fog, which is a common issue in winter. Vehicles will exchange signals and send alerts to drivers when another vehicle comes dangerously close.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari shared details of the initiative after the Annual Meeting with State Road Transport Ministers. He said the matter was discussed during the meeting and the technology will be implemented soon. He added that the system will help prevent accidents, especially when parked vehicles are hit from behind and during foggy conditions.
The minister also stressed the importance of the Bus Body Code. He said poor bus design has led to at least six major accidents in which 135 people lost their lives. He further said that existing buses will be fitted with added safety features such as fire extinguishers, drowsiness detection systems for drivers, and emergency hammers for passengers.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Secretary V Umashankar called the initiative a major step towards road safety. He said that only a few countries currently use this kind of technology. According to him, the total project cost is estimated at around Rs 5000 crore.
The system will work through a device similar to a SIM card that will be installed in vehicles. It will send real time alerts when another vehicle comes too close from any direction. This will be very helpful in fog, when visibility becomes extremely poor.
The technology will also warn drivers about safe distance and nearby stationary or roadside vehicles. It will offer full coverage from all sides, ensuring complete communication around the vehicle.
Consumers will be charged for the system, but the final prices have not been announced yet. The Transport Ministry plans to notify the technology by the end of 2026. After that, it will be introduced in phases, starting with new vehicles.
The system will work along with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Some premium vehicles already use similar features through sensors. After the rollout, they will be aligned with the new system.
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