ICAT issues first compliance certificate for 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus
Manesar (Haryana), Aug 26 (TNT): The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has issued its first compliance certificate for a 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus under AIS-119 and AIS-153, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR).
The certificate was awarded to Synaty Automotive Pvt Ltd for its 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus, marking a significant milestone in the testing and certification of long-body passenger bus configurations, ICAT said in a release on Wednesday.
ICAT Director Saurabh Dalela handed over the certificate to Synaty Automotive Managing Director Naresh Kumar Yadav in the presence of senior officials.
The bus has been developed for long-distance passenger transport and incorporates features related to structural strength, emergency and fire safety, passenger movement and travel comfort.
The fully sleeper variant has a capacity of 42 berths, while the hybrid sleeper variant offers 21 berths and 42 seats, the release said.
The vehicle was tested and certified for applicable requirements covering vehicle safety, structural integrity, passenger accommodation and comfort under relevant automotive standards and CMVR provisions.
Dalela said the certification demonstrated ICAT’s technical capability in testing and certifying advanced passenger vehicle configurations and reaffirmed its focus on passenger safety, regulatory compliance and technological advancement.
Synaty Automotive Managing Director Naresh Kumar Yadav said the certification would strengthen the company’s efforts to develop safe, reliable and comfortable solutions for long-distance passenger transportation.
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