Lucknow, Oct. 6 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is rolling out an innovative QR code-based system aimed at making long journeys safer and more convenient.

Soon, travellers on national highways will have access to real-time information about nearby amenities like finding the nearest tea stop to locating petrol pumps, restaurants, police stations, and hospitals, simply by scanning a QR code.

The initiative is set to launch nationwide this month.

These QR codes will be installed on signboards at key locations along the highways. Once scanned, the code will display detailed information directly on the traveller's mobile phone - including the distance to nearby facilities such as service stations, restrooms, drugstores, e...