India, March 18 -- In a bid to regulate the water tanker industry and provide relief to residents facing water scarcity, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is set to launch a web-based mobile adaptive application that will allow citizens to book water tankers online at fixed rates.

According to a report Deccan Herald, the initiative aims to eliminate middlemen, prevent overcharging, and ensure that Bengalureans without piped water connections have access to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified Cauvery water.

The pilot project, expected to be launched by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar by the end of March, will enable users to book tankers digitally and track deliveries in real time.

The service will initial...