BAT BMS: Government orders removal of app from Play Store and App Store; e-rickshaw drivers were facing harassment..
The BAT BMS app has become a major topic of discussion, as it is a Chinese app being used by some individuals to harass e-rickshaw drivers. Recently, numerous videos have gone viral on social media showing people using this app to suddenly shut down e-rickshaws while they are in motion on the road. The app has gained so much notoriety that the government has taken notice of the issue.
The Ministry of IT has issued directives to remove the BAT BMS app from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This government decision has brought relief to e-rickshaw drivers, as it will curb such incidents and prevent people from harassing drivers merely for the sake of amusement.
**Government Takes Major Action**
The government took this significant step after reviewing the app's security aspects, specifically regarding safety and data protection. Following the review, a crackdown was initiated against this Chinese app, which was being misused by some individuals to suddenly halt e-rickshaws mid-journey for fun. Such actions not only caused distress to e-rickshaw drivers but also posed a risk of accidents due to the sudden stops.
The crackdown was also driven by the government's focus on promoting trustworthy and secure technology, rather than technology that creates trouble or inconvenience for others.
**How Were the E-Rickshaws Being Stopped?**
This Chinese app was developed by Shenzhen Grenergy Technology. It was designed to wirelessly monitor the charge, health, temperature, and voltage of Bluetooth-enabled lithium batteries. In simple terms, the app functioned as a Battery Management System (BMS) interface, but some individuals turned it into a tool for amusement and harassing others.
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