The Makkal auto or people’s auto was launched in Chennai by social entrepreneur Manzoor Ali Khan. yesterday. The unique auto, meant for women only, includes an Android tablet enclosed in a steel casing which is water, tamper, and theft resistant.

The device acts as a fare calculator and is also equipped with GPS tracking, 3G data communication with a centralised call centre and a panic button in case of emergency. In addition, passengers can pay with their credit and debit cards

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