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Prebook the GPS-Fitted auto with Android mobile app PoochO
TT Correspondent |  |  11 Jul 2014

Delhi Intergrated Multi-Model Transit System (DIMTS) has developed "Pooch-O", which will now allow users to locate autos, fitted with GPS, nearest to them and can then call its driver, whose numbers are registered with DIMTS, on their mobile phone and book a trip, Reports PTI.

However, only three-wheelers which are equipped with GPS meters will be available under the scheme.

The app also offers include sending the location details to the auto driver, calculation of estimated fare for a trip, finding out the estimated travel distance, getting information on the estimated travel time, getting traffic updates of one’s route and using Google maps to check out alternative routes.

Launching Pooch-O at his secretariat, Jung said that this is very advanced technology, which would be very useful especially for women travelling in auto at night.

Commuters can share their travel details on Facebook and Twitter so that their friends and family members can get to know about their locations.

This app will soon be available on iphone. Auto drivers will also be benefitted with this app as they will easily have passengers," S N Sahai, managing director (DIMTS) said.

Additonal CP (Traffic) Anil Shukla, who was also present, said that if a driver refused to take "Pooch-O" users, he would then be penalised with a heavy penalty.

"Traffic police will be asked to connect this app to its website, their traffic apps so that if auto driver refuses commuters without any reason, strict action would be taken against them," Jung said.

Jung also said that they can also give their feedbacks on their travels in auto on "Pooch-O" aap.

Pooch-O app can be downloaded on only android phones from Google Play store and thereafter, people have to ensure GPS of their phone is on and can find out auto nearest to them through Maps.

    
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