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

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…

Authorities are set to introduce stringent measures to prevent tampering with electric two and three-wheeler batteries. New regulations will mandate cybersecurity for imported…

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

Authorities have ordered the removal of three mobile apps – BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, and Lossigy – from Indian app stores. These applications were reportedly misused to disrupt…

n this video, we explain how the BAT-BMS app was allegedly used to remotely disable certain e-rickshaws, why some Bluetooth-enabled battery systems became vulnerable, the impact…

Amid snowballing incidents of miscreants using mobile apps to switch off e-rickshaw batteries and abruptly halt vehicles on the street, Hindustan Times' Gargi Shukla demonstrates…

India bans three Chinese apps misused to remotely disable e-rickshaws, emphasizing cybersecurity and the need for driver education.

The government is treating continued hosting of the apps as a potential legal violation that could strip Apple and Google of the legal immunity they enjoy as intermediaries |…

A viral prank exposed a dangerous gap in electric vehicle security. On 3 July 2026, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)