After a gap of two years, the traffic police will relaunch the service of traffic alerts on Dasara (October 24). Citizens will get free alerts and advisories on traffic through SMSes. The traffic police have also been posting traffic updates on its facebook page. Traffic officials said the subscribers can get real-time alerts and advisories for diversions, processions, road blocks and accidents in the city.
The traffic branch had started the free service two years back and people had welcomed the service then but it had to be stopped for technical reasons. But now technical issues have been sorted out and the service would start soon.
The earlier subscribers have been sent SMSes informing them about the renewed service. For those not registered for the service, send the SMS: JOIN PTP to 09219592195. To unsubscribe: LEAVE PTP and send to 09219592195. Those who have opted for do-not-disturb (DND) can also get updates.
