New Delhi, June 16 -- India has opened up airwaves to allow cars to communicate directly with each other. This technology can help vehicles share safety warnings in real time, such as alerts about sudden braking, accidents or other dangers on the road. But how much difference can it make on India's roads and how can it reduce accidents? Mint explains

The technology that facilitates direct communication between vehicles is critical for India, which faces a severe road safety crisis. According to official figures, India recorded 487,705 accidents and 177,177 fatalities from road accidents in 2024.

Auto industry and tech companies point out that since a vast majority of these accidents are caused by human error, such vehicle connectivity t...