Beijing Bus Drivers to Have Their Emotions, Blood Pressure, Exercise and Sleep Tracked by “Smart Wristbands”
September 27th, 2022
Via: Daily Star:
Transport authorities in Beijing have begun tracking the emotions and health of long-distance bus drivers in an attempt to ‘improve safety’.
According to the Beijing Public Transport Consortium, drivers have been issued with electronic bracelets that can monitor everything from their blood pressure and sleep patterns to their feelings.
Local newspaper ‘Baijing Daily’ reports that the agency delivered 1800 bracelets to drivers. It’s not clear what brand the smart wristbands are but they reportedly measure biometrics in ‘real time’ to detect anxiety, sickness, and overall fitness.
In a statement on Chinese social network Weibo, the company said: “The distribution of bracelets is a technological means to strengthen the physical and mental health of drivers.”
