How the Govt aims to make your bus travel safer using latest tech

Right now bus body builders can self-certify whether they are complying with the Bus Body Code or not. However, the new mandate from the Road Transport Ministry prescribes bus body builders to get certification from government agencies such as ARAI and ICAT. The updated Bus Body Code also specifies guidelines for location of emergency exits, spacing between the seats, electric wiring, structure vibrations, braking performance and vehicle stability function that need to be complied with.