SafeCommute India – A Real-Time Safety & Accountability System for Women in Public Transport
SafeCommute India – A Real-Time Safety & Accountability System for Women in Public Transport Problem Statement In India, millions of women rely on public transport—buses, local trains, metros, shared autos, and government services—yet safety remains a persistent concern. Incidents of harassment, stalking, overcrowding, lack of rapid response, and weak accountability discourage women from traveling freely, especially during early mornings and late evenings. Existing helplines and CCTV systems are fragmented, slow, and reactive rather than preventive. The absence of a unified, real-time safety and reporting mechanism results in underreporting of incidents and limited trust in public systems. Proposed Solution SafeCommute India is a lightweight, scalable safety framework designed to integrate with existing public transport and public-sector infrastructure. The system combines a mobile interface, transport-staff tools, and a central monitoring dashboard to ensure rapid response and a...