ICAT Certifies 15-Metre Multi-Axle Sleeper Bus Under AIS-119 and AIS-153

ICAT Issues First Compliance Certificate for 15-Metre Sleeper Bus

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 the applicable provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR). The certificate has been awarded to Synaty Automotive Pvt Ltd for its 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus. The certification represents compliance with applicable regulatory and technical requirements for the vehicle configuration and covers areas associated with safety, structural integrity, passenger accommodation and travel comfort. The certificate was formally handed over by ICAT director Saurabh Dalela to Synaty Automotive managing director Naresh Kumar Yadav in the presence of senior ICAT officials.

Bus Designed for Long-Distance Passenger Transportation

The certified bus has been designed for long-distance passenger transportation, with provisions addressing structural strength, emergency safety, fire safety, passenger movement and travel comfort. These requirements are particularly relevant to sleeper buses intended for extended passenger journeys, where vehicle structure, emergency provisions and passenger accommodation are important elements of overall compliance. The certification under AIS-119 and AIS-153 confirms that the vehicle has been evaluated against the applicable requirements established under the relevant automotive standards and CMVR provisions. The certification process therefore covers both the vehicle's structural and safety-related characteristics and the requirements associated with accommodating passengers in sleeper and hybrid configurations.

42-Berth Sleeper and Hybrid Configurations

The fully sleeper variant of the Synaty Automotive bus has a capacity of 42 berths, while the hybrid sleeper variant provides 21 berths and 42 seats. These configurations allow the vehicle platform to address different passenger transportation requirements while maintaining the certified provisions applicable to the vehicle. The availability of both fully sleeper and hybrid layouts also reflects the vehicle's intended use in long-distance passenger transportation, where operators may require different combinations of sleeping berths and conventional seating. The certification covers the applicable vehicle requirements rather than being limited to a single passenger accommodation arrangement, allowing the specified configurations to be evaluated within the relevant regulatory framework.

Certification Covers Safety and Structural Requirements

The vehicle has been tested and certified against applicable requirements covering vehicle safety, structural integrity, passenger accommodation and comfort under the relevant automotive standards and CMVR provisions. These areas collectively address important aspects of a long-distance passenger vehicle, including the ability of the structure to meet prescribed requirements, provisions for passenger safety and the suitability of the interior arrangement. For Synaty Automotive Pvt Ltd, the certification establishes compliance for its 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus against the applicable requirements under AIS-119 and AIS-153. The certification also provides a regulatory basis for the vehicle configuration within the applicable framework governing automotive safety and compliance.

ICAT Supports Advanced Passenger Vehicle Compliance

According to ICAT, certification under AIS-119 and AIS-153 demonstrates its capability to evaluate advanced passenger vehicle configurations and support manufacturers in meeting prescribed regulatory and technical requirements. ICAT provides testing, certification and homologation services for the Indian automotive industry, covering areas including vehicle safety, regulatory compliance and technological requirements. The certification of Synaty Automotive's 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus adds a specific advanced passenger vehicle configuration to the range of vehicles evaluated through these processes. It also highlights the role of certification and homologation activities in establishing compliance with applicable automotive standards and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.

Significance for Passenger Vehicle Certification

The certification provides a formal compliance milestone for the 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus and demonstrates the application of AIS-119 and AIS-153 to an advanced passenger vehicle configuration. For Synaty Automotive Pvt Ltd, the certificate confirms that its fully sleeper and hybrid sleeper configurations have been evaluated against applicable safety, structural, passenger accommodation and comfort requirements. For the broader Indian automotive industry, the certification illustrates the importance of testing, certification and homologation in supporting vehicles that must meet prescribed technical and regulatory provisions before entering applicable markets. The certification was formally presented by ICAT director Saurabh Dalela to Synaty Automotive managing director Naresh Kumar Yadav, alongside senior ICAT officials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bus has received ICAT's first compliance certificate under AIS-119 and AIS-153?
ICAT's first compliance certificate under AIS-119 and AIS-153 covers a 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus developed by Synaty Automotive for long-distance passenger transportation. The vehicle has been evaluated against applicable requirements covering structural strength, emergency safety, fire safety, passenger movement, vehicle safety, passenger accommodation and travel comfort. Its fully sleeper configuration provides 42 berths, while the hybrid sleeper configuration offers 21 berths and 42 seats. The certification was issued in accordance with applicable provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules and formally handed over by ICAT director Saurabh Dalela.