The Indian government banned BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion apps after viral videos revealed users remotely disabling moving e-rickshaws, sparking serious safety concerns.
The apps were misused to prank e-rickshaw drivers
Jul 03, 2026
02:33 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government has banned three mobile applications, BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion, from the Play Store and App Store.
The decision comes after viral videos showed users remotely turning off moving e-rickshaws using these apps.
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