Overview
- The Ministry of the Interior activated a digital panic button within the Tu Ruta mobile app for public transport operators.
- Alerts can include photos, video, audio and geolocation data transmitted instantly to Policía Nacional del Perú Central 105.
- The trial targets faster responses to crimes such as extortion affecting buses and other public transport services.
- Participation is limited to 500 operators validated with national ID to ensure controlled testing and system operability.
- The launch featured Mininter and MTC leaders alongside PNP, ATU, transport guilds and private-sector partners, with results to guide any expansion.