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India Orders Takedown of Apps Used to Disable E-Rickshaws Mid-Journey

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indian government has ordered the removal of three mobile applications used to remotely disable e-rickshaws.
  • Apps named BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion are accused of being misused to stop vehicles mid-journey, with videos showing the incidents.
  • Lossigy allows users to find and disable nearby e-vehicles with a single tap, raising safety and security concerns.

The Indian government has taken action against three mobile applications that were allegedly used to remotely disable e-rickshaws and other battery-operated vehicles. Sources revealed that the apps, identified as BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion, have been ordered for takedown.

The government has ordered a takedown of three mobile applications allegedly being used to abruptly stop e-rickshaws or battery-operated vehicles on roads, sources told HT.

— SourcesReporting on the government's order.

This move comes after viral videos surfaced showing individuals using such applications to stop e-rickshaws while they were in operation. The misuse of these apps raised concerns about public safety and the potential for disruption.

Viral videos showed people using mobile applications to bring e-rickshaws to a halt.

— Hindustan TimesDescribing the evidence leading to the government's action.

One of the apps, Lossigy, reportedly allows users to locate nearby e-vehicles and disable them with a simple tap. Hindustan Times confirmed the functionality by testing the app with a driver's consent, demonstrating its capability to stop an e-rickshaw mid-journey. The government has indicated that any other similar applications found to be misused will also be blocked.

Lossigy, which happens to be one of the three apps ordered for removal, can be used to locate an e-vehicle nearby and disable it with a single tap.

— Hindustan TimesExplaining the functionality of one of the targeted apps.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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