Unlimit Launches AIS-140 compliant location tracking system for public transport vehicles

Unlimit has officially launched its comprehensive AIS-140 (AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY STANDARD 140) compliant location tracking system for all the automotive vendors across India. The solution is designed keeping in view the AIS 140 guidelines, Indian operating conditions, and includes pre-certified devices, backend application and analytics, managed cellular connectivity from leading service providers, and an easy deployment of services. In addition to meeting the standard specifications, the GPS device provides a comprehensive end-to-end solution in terms of deployment and operations of connected vehicles more efficiently, securely and by significantly helping reduce the associated operational costs.

The Government of India, has directed all the state governments to enforce the standards, equip AIS 140 compliant GPS tracking devices with the supporting software for all passenger-carrying buses and other public transport vehicles effective January 1, 2019.  “We welcome the latest Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) introduced by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) that will help build an intelligent transportation system (ITS) across India. The AIS-140 solution would help officials in tracking the vehicle and let passengers notify the control room in case of an emergency,” said Mr. Jürgen Hase, CEO, Unlimit.

“Internet of Things is crucial for enabling improved passenger experiences, safety and efficiency. We are committed to helping our customers harness the power of connectedness. The AIS 140 solution offered by Unlimit will be critical in making public transport safer for everyone,” he added.

Unlimit’s expertise in the IoT space will simplify the adoption, deployment and monitoring of the tracking system in a personalised and secure manner.