Government takes down apps that can remotely shut down e-rickshaws via bluetooth — The BAT-BMS controversy

The government of India has taken note of reports that e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down using smartphone applications linked to Bluetooth-enabled battery systems, with officials confirming that two such apps have already been removed from app stores. IT Secretary S Krishnan said the matter had come to the government’s attention and stressed that app stores must exercise proper due diligence before allowing potentially harmful applications to remain available.