The Times of India

All city buses across the country manufactured from Oct 2026 onwards will be low-floor

Starting October 2026, all new intra-city public buses manufactured nationwide will be low-floor, featuring a ground clearance of 440 meters. This mandate, aimed at enhancing passenger accessibility, requires buses 9 meters and above to have a floor height of 400 mm, aligning with AIS-216 standards for improved safety and ease of boarding.