Mysuru, June 27 -- Transport operators say authorised companies are charging above Government-approved rates

Even as the State Government has fixed rates for the installation of Panic Buttons and Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs) in public service vehicles, transport operators have alleged that authorised vendors are charging well above the prescribed prices.

The installation of Panic Buttons and VLTDs, also known as GPS-based tracking devices, was made mandatory under the Centre's Nirbhaya Project, launched following the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder case.

The Supreme Court had directed the Government to strengthen passenger safety by equipping all public service vehicles, including cabs, passenger buses and goods vehicles, ...