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- The Road Transport Ministry has proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled ambulances, which are currently not regulated as a distinct vehicle category under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
- This means there are no national requirements for their construction, safety, patient-handling systems, type approval, registration or fitness inspection.
- The proposal adopts AIS-209 (Part 1) 2026, a standard covering vehicle stability, braking, rear visibility, coupling integrity, warning devices, and safe patient loading and restraint.
- The framework aims to improve safety and emergency medical response in areas where conventional ambulances face mobility constraints.
What to watch next
- Final notification of the draft amendments and timeline for implementation
- Details of type approval, registration and fitness inspection processes for two-wheeled ambulances
- Whether states adopt the framework to expand emergency response in hard-to-reach areas
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