The ‘bullet-absorbing glass’ developed in Turkey could prevent taxi driver deaths
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A transparent, lightweight, armoured glass application that separates the driver's cab from the back of the cab has been developed in response to the recent incidents of violence, extortion, harassment and murder of taxi drivers. Prof. Dr. Tarık Baykara from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Doğuş University gave detailed information about the system, which is patented by their university. Stating that they have developed a composite glass with a suitable composition, Prof. Dr. Baykara said, ‘We have developed this as a transparent protection shield that will separate it from the driver's seat and also enable the exchange of money. This system applies to the back of the taxi, but there is also a separate design for the front passenger seat.’
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