In a test conducted by Hindustan Times with a driver's consent, an e-rickshaw was switched off remotely and could only be restarted through the same app. | India News

A viral prank using the BAT-BMS app has exposed vulnerabilities in e-rickshaw battery systems, raising concerns about EV security as vehicles are remotely switched off mid-ride.

A viral prank using the BAT-BMS app is alarming Indian e-rickshaw drivers, with videos showing vehicles being switched off mid-ride. Developed for legitimate battery monitoring,…

NEW DELHI: Delhi govt has asked the transport department to ascertain the originality and authenticity of the Chinese smartphone application BAT-BMS, which has come under scrutiny…

Viral videos showed a number of people filming themselves approaching e-rickshaws and switching them off mid-journey using a mobile app. | India News

In a test conducted by Hindustan Times with a driver's consent, an e-rickshaw was switched off remotely and could only be restarted through the same app. | India News

A Mumbai entrepreneur criticized a viral prank using apps to disable e-rickshaws, impacting drivers' livelihoods. | Trending

Concerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action. IT Secretary S Krishnan confirmed two such applications were…

Amid reports that e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down through the Chinese smartphone application BAT-BMS, the government said on Friday that two such apps had come to its…

The government has ordered the removal of three smartphone applications that were allegedly being misused to remotely disable battery-operated vehicles, according to government…

Government removes two apps linked to e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue amid rising cybersecurity concerns over BAT-BMS.

Drivers said that e-rickshaws have long been susceptible to this problem but it has surged recently after videos of the vehicles being stopped mid-way surfaced. | India News