Kapsch TrafficCom is bringing the next generation of connected mobility to Indian road users by delivering the country’s first Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C‑ITS) project on a highway near New Delhi.
Implemented together with Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited (SCAIL), the groundbreaking project will demonstrate how real-time connectivity and AI-powered situational awareness can improve road safety and traffic efficiency on one of India’s key highway corridors.
“This project shows how connected vehicle technology can make a tangible difference for road users, making travel safer, smoother, and more predictable,” said Carolin Treichl, EVP EMEA at Kapsch TrafficCom. “India is taking a leading role in deploying next‑generation highway technology, joining the ranks of countries such as Germany, Australia, and the United States in shaping the future of connected mobility.”
Anshuman Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited, added:
“This collaboration demonstrates a shared vision to support India’s efforts in modernizing transportation infrastructure and improving road safety through advanced and connected technologies.”
Delivery of the project is starting immediately, with completion targeted over the next six months.
The pilot is designed from the ground up around road user protection, with a strong focus on high‑risk and
dynamic situations such as temporary work zones. Through C‑ITS services, drivers will receive timely, direct warnings about roadworks, maintenance vehicles, hazardous locations, traffic queues, and temporary virtual signage directly into their vehicles – allowing them to anticipate situations well in advance and adapt their driving accordingly.
To further enhance on-road awareness, selected locations along the corridor will be equipped with AI‑enabled video sensors by Kapsch TrafficCom. The system analyzes traffic conditions in real time and detects safety‑ critical events, such as stopped vehicles, emerging congestion, or the presence of road workers, enabling both proactive traffic management and faster operator response.
All connected services will also be accessible via the Kapsch TrafficAssist mobile app, ensuring that safety information reaches drivers directly – even beyond vehicles with built‑in connected systems. For road users, this means fewer surprises, better information, and a safer overall journey.
Road safety impact is at the heart of the pilot. According to the latest reporting from the World Health Organization (WHO), India continues to face a significant road safety challenge, underlining the importance of preventive, information‑driven measures that support drivers in real time.
By launching its first C‑ITS project, India is positioning itself at the forefront of connected mobility. Drawing on experience from large‑scale deployments across Europe, Australia, and North America, Kapsch TrafficCom is adapting proven connected vehicle use cases to the unique conditions of Indian traffic – demonstrating that advanced safety technology can be both scalable and locally relevant.
“This project marks an important milestone for Kapsch TrafficCom as we expand our footprint in India,”
adds Sonal Ahuja, Managing Director India at Kapsch TrafficCom. “By combining connected vehicle
technology with advanced AI solutions, we are creating new opportunities to improve road safety, traffic
management, and assisted mobility for both urban and regional transport across India.”
(Picture: Getty Images, supplied to Highways News by Kapsch TrafficCom)
