Video Highlights Concerns Over Effectiveness of SOS Buttons in Mumbai Cabs

A video recorded by Dubai-based CEO Rohit Rathaur shows a Mumbai cab driver demonstrating that the in-built SOS emergency button in cabs may not function effectively. The driver claims pressing the button does not prompt immediate police or company response, citing an incident where no help arrived until hours later. This has raised concerns about passenger safety, especially for women, and questions the reliability of mandated emergency alert systems in Indian cabs. Online reactions reflect alarm and debate over the system's effectiveness.