Bus Design & Homologation
Regulatory support for Indian safety standards.
Bus Categories Covered
City / Urban Buses
Public transport, high-frequency routes.
Intercity & Coach Buses
Long-distance travel, tourism.
School Buses
Student transport with specific safety norms.
Sleeper Coaches
Overnight travel with sleeping berths.
Electric Buses
Zero-emission urban and regional transport.
Bus Architecture & Safety Scope
Superstructure Strength
Seating & Anchorage
Emergency Exits
Fire Safety
Driver Visibility
Passenger Protection
AIS Applicable for Bus Vehicles
A consolidated reference of Automotive Industry Standards applicable to bus vehicles, including body construction, safety, and passenger protection, as notified by MoRTH.
AIS-051 — Strength of Superstructure of Large Passenger Vehicles
Final
AIS-052 (Rev. 1) — Code of Practice for Bus Body Design and Approval
Final
AIS-065 — Automotive Vehicles – Sleeper Coaches – Constructional and Functional Requirements
Final
AIS-071 — Automotive Vehicles – Double Deck Buses – Constructional and Functional Requirements
Final
AIS-093 (Rev. 2) — Code of Practice for Constructional and Functional requirements for Bus
Final
Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India. AIS applicability may vary based on bus type, seating capacity, and usage.
Testing & Certification Support
- Superstructure strength analysis and validation
- Emergency exit and passenger safety compliance checks
- Fire detection and suppression system coordination
- Seating arrangement and anchorage strength testing
- Liaison with ARAI / ICAT for final certification