Smart Tourist Code launched to ease traffic congestion in Ooty

The Nilgiris district administration has launched a web-based 'Smart Tourist QR Code' to ease traffic congestion during summer by providing real-time traffic updates and parking information.

To ease traffic congestion during summer season in the Nilgiris, the district administration on Tuesday launched a modern web-based tourism guide titled ''Smart Tourist QR Code.''.

Since tourists visiting the Nilgiris often arrive in their own vehicles or hired cabs, the district experiences severe traffic congestion during the months of April and May.

To alleviate traffic congestion and facilitate easy access to tourist spots, District Superintendent of Police N S Nisha launched the ''Smart Tourist QR Code'' developed by the Nilgiris District Police.

Through this QR code, tourists can access vital information that enables them to plan their itineraries effectively; specifically, they can check real-time traffic conditions in Ooty before arriving in the town. Furthermore, it allows them to locate parking facilities at various tourist sites, thereby enabling them to park directly upon arrival and avoid unnecessary delays.

The QR code also provides tourists with immediate alerts and warning notifications regarding weather conditions and any potential road obstructions within the Nilgiris district.

Meanwhile, District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Taneeru announced that due to the prevalence of the Equine Herpesvirus among horses, a ban has been imposed on bringing horses to Nilgiris from other districts without proper authorisation.

Speaking to the media, she said a consultative meeting would be convened to determine the course of action regarding medical examinations for horses within the tourist town of Udhagamandalam.

The collector warned that strict action would be taken against owners if their horses are found wandering unattended on the roads.

She further said that the Municipal Administration and the Animal Husbandry Department would be undertaking the task of implanting microchips in the horses.