Antalya’da Taksilere Ücretsiz Panik Butonlu Araç Takip Sistemi Yerleştiriliyor

Antalya Big City Mayor Muhittin Böcek has announced that panic button vehicle tracking and camera system devices will be installed for taxis operating in the city free of charge.

According to AA’s report, Mayor Muhittin Böcek and Antalya Chamber of Drivers and Vehicle Owners President Mehmet Ali Alkan held a press conference at the municipal building to introduce the application.

Emphasizing that the tourism city Antalya hosts about 27 million domestic and foreign visitors annually, Böcek highlighted that taxi drivers are significant tourism ambassadors.

Stating that he set out with a promise of a city where everyone will be satisfied, Böcek stated that they have been working on increasing security measures for a long time.

‘Will Be Sent to Our Center and Law Enforcement Unit in Case of Emergency’

In this context, Böcek stated that they have launched a new application for taxis, saying:

“In collaboration with Antalya Chamber of Drivers and Vehicle Owners, based on the circular of the Ministry of Interior, we are installing panic button vehicle tracking and camera system devices for free on our 6,615 taxis operating in our city. With the project, taxis will be monitored electronically in monitoring centers, stops, and the drivers’ room. In case of emergencies inside vehicles, they will be immediately reported to our center and law enforcement through cooperation between the Drivers’ Room and the Police Department.”

Alkan: The First Devices Have Started to Be Installed

President of Antalya Chamber of Drivers and Vehicle Owners Mehmet Ali Alkan stated that the first devices and panic buttons have started to be installed in taxis.

Alkan mentioned that the camera footage stored in vehicles for 30 days can be used as evidence in criminal cases and said, “We have completed the infrastructure works that will enable health, fire brigade, and law enforcement forces to respond rapidly when the panic buttons are pressed. Our taxis will now have the equipment for passengers and drivers to travel more safely.”

(ANADOLU AGENCY)