---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Vaishnavi Jayakumar <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 3 Mar, 2025, 12:54 Subject: Re: Draft - Type 1 City Bus Accessibility To: HARSH PRABHAKAR <[email protected]> Cc: arman_ali <[email protected]>, NITHALI RAM <[email protected]>, < [email protected]>
Thanks for the update Mr. Prabhakar. When do you think MORTH can get back this week - it's been over a month since the draft was sent for city buses! The SAC transport group has since confirmed that new Type II buses would also be low floor, with minor tweaks to specifications. That leaves Type III buses alone in the bus segment, with adapted vehicles and special vehicles pending. Please may we speed this process up - the Supreme Court will not be pleased given the stress on accessible buses in the CDS-NALSAR report. Thanks, Vaishnavi Jayakumar On Mon, 3 Mar, 2025, 12:36 HARSH PRABHAKAR, <[email protected]> wrote: > MoRTH feedback is under process with the concerned wing of Ministry > dealing with Vehicle Engineering matter. > > > > ---- On Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:30:59 +0530 *Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive > India) <[email protected] > <[email protected]>>* wrote --- > > Dear Mr. Prabhakar, > > Could MoRTH's feedback on the Type I city bus accessibility framework > shared on 12 February 2025 > <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KcgnmSf04JLxDgRVh_VhLmYeSBmHNLqBDWVh6GXiFTI/edit?usp=sharing> > be shared at the earliest please? > > It will not be possible to proceed with Court-ordered rule making without > multi-stakeholder deliberation, dialogue and consensus. > > Looking forward to receiving at least preliminary inputs from the Road > Ministry by 4 March 2025. > > As mentioned in the WhatsApp group discussion, please share exported form > 22A & 22B floor height data - #6.12 (ii) > <https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/sites/default/files/DownloadForm/cmvr/FORM-22B.pdf> > for *Type I *buses for last 5 years from Vahan and allied portals. > > Thanking you, > > Vaishnavi Jayakumar > Co-Facilitator, SAC-Transport > --------------------------------------- > *VAISHNAVI JAYAKUMAR* > http://about.me/vjayakumar > > > On Fri, 14 Feb 2025 at 13:22, Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India) < > [email protected]> wrote: > > Dear MORTH team members, > > We await your response before end of day - a 'take stock' progress meeting > is scheduled for Monday 17th, and this is just 1 silo for your inputs. > > Accessibility of Type II & III buses, EV specific standards, adapted > vehicles, taxis, e-rickshaws, ambulances, police and prison vehicles etc > also need to be addressed as does NMT. > > Looking forward to hearing from you and working together for a more > inclusive India, > > > Vaishnavi Jayakumar > For the SAC-RR Transport Group > > On Wed, 12 Feb, 2025, 11:30 HARSH PRABHAKAR, <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Sir > > This is regarding the Supreme Court order for accessibility. It is > requested to give your input on the draft attached. > > > > ============ Forwarded message ============ > From: Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India) < > [email protected]> > To: "harshprabhakar"<[email protected]> > Cc: "GG - SAC : Transport Egroup"< > [email protected]> > Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:30:42 +0530 > Subject: Draft - Type 1 City Bus Accessibility > ============ Forwarded message ============ > > > Dear Mr. Prabhakar, > > Please find attached the draft Type 1 city bus accessibility matrix for > your inputs. In addition to this the ARAI AIS standards would need to be > updated to be in sync with the influencing document UNECE R-107 which is > currently > being improved > <https://unece.org/transport/documents/2023/10/informal-documents/uitp-accessibility-buses-draft-amendment-regulation>vis > a vis accessibility. Some dilutions and omissions from the past would also > need to be reversed. > > We would appreciate your speedy initial feedback by tomorrow evening as > the Supreme Court clock is ticking. > > Apologies for not getting this across to you earlier - have been unwell. > > Thanks, > > Vaishnavi > > > *MODE* > > *REQUIREMENT* > > *REFERENCE* > > > *★ NON-NEGOTIABLE* > > > *◼ DESIRABLE / RECOMMENDED* > > ⬤ > > *ASPIRATIONAL * > Road : Type 1 City Bus (non-BRT) > > > > > > > > > > > > A > DOORWAY / GATE > > > > , > > > > > > A1 > > Max 400 mm floor height (GFH) w/o kneeling, Step-Free, Level Entry Door > 1200 mm wide (at least 900 mm clear after counting flaps and railing) with > *immobile* handrails (with knuckle clearance of 38 mm across full length) > , contrast / lit edges and av indicator for door opening and closing and > failsafe > > *** > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=65>AIS-153 > : Anx V - 3.6.4 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=65> > > *** > <https://disabilityrightsallianceindia.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/harmonisedguidelinesdreleasedon23rdmarch2016-compressed.pdf#page=103>HG-2016 > 11.7.1.2 > <https://disabilityrightsallianceindia.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/harmonisedguidelinesdreleasedon23rdmarch2016-compressed.pdf#page=103> > / > <https://disabilityrightsallianceindia.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/2021-harmonised-guidelines-and-standards-for-universal-accessibility-in-india_compressed.pdf#page=341>21 > 6.3.1.2.2 > <https://disabilityrightsallianceindia.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/2021-harmonised-guidelines-and-standards-for-universal-accessibility-in-india_compressed.pdf#page=341>, > > > > > > *★ *All new procurement including mini buses > > > > > > A2 > > 60 mm kneeling via air suspension on entry/exit side severally & > collectively with failsafe > > *** > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=30>AIS-153 > : 2.8 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=30> > > *** > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=77>AIS-153 > : Anx V - 3.11.2 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=77> > > ** * UBS II : 7.3 > <https://mohua.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Urban-Bus-Specifications-II.pdf#page=17> > > *★* > > > > > > A3 > > *Rear entrance* wheelchair ramp to extend to 400 mm level bus boarding > platform specified in UBS II. Sunken type *hybrid *(manually wrap over + > retractable automatic cassette ramp below footboard), for wheel chair of > PwDs, fitted on floor at gate in front of PwD seat anchorage. Load capacity > 300 kg mm, anti side roll edge colour contrasted. Usable width of 800 mm > (920 mm will facilitate crutch users) usable length 1200 mm. *AIS bus > ramp slope contradictory* with AIS requirement of ‘moving freely and > easily’ for unassisted, safe boarding. > > Maximum slope should not exceed 1:6. > Front entrance height of first step from ground to not exceed 250 mm > > ** * AIS-153 : Anx V - 3.11.4.1.3 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=21> > > ** * AIS-153 : Anx V - 3.6.4.1 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=65> > > ** * UBS II : 14.8 > <https://mohua.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Urban-Bus-Specifications-II.pdf#page=21> > > *** > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yrF2oPTRPgDBpnhcRF8ojN3mb73omP4z/view>MOUD > 2012 NUTP advisory > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yrF2oPTRPgDBpnhcRF8ojN3mb73omP4z/view> > > *** > <https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/circulars_document/N_3012405_1637043131682.pdf#page=126>MoRTH > 2021 draft 10.4.1 > <https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/circulars_document/N_3012405_1637043131682.pdf#page=126> > > *★* > > > *◼ *Hybrid ramp in view of imminent card swipe fare box conductorless > travel > > > > A4 > > Passenger safety system - allowing bus motion on electro pneumatically > controlled entry / exit gates doors closing and doors opening only when the > bus is stopped > > *** > <https://mohua.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Urban-Bus-Specifications-II.pdf#page=19>UBS > II : 14.1.d > <https://mohua.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Urban-Bus-Specifications-II.pdf#page=19> > > *★* > > > > > > B > SEATING > > > > > > > > > B1 > > At least 1 front-facing Wheelchair space close to the driver must be not > less than: 1300mm measured in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle, 750mm > measured in the transverse plane of the vehicle, 1500mm measured vertically > from any part of the floor of the wheelchair space. *Backrest with seat > belt anchorage, stoppers, WTORS and handrail, communication button at* > 700-1200 mm height*.* > > ** *AIS-153 : Anx V - 3.6 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=64> > > ** *AIS-153 : Anx V - 3.8 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=67> > > ** *CMVR -2022 GSR-797(E) > <https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/circulars_document/GSR%20797%28E%29%20ATS%20amendment%20rules.pdf#page=38> > > > > *★* > > > > > > B2 > > At least 4 Priority seats *with seat belts* for other PRM / medically > disabled (with tactile pictogram) near driver (2 for Midi / Mini) with > movable armrests, aid securement, tactile pictogrammed high visibility > communication control at 700-1200 mm height. > > > > ** *AIS-052 : 2.2.19.1 - 5 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS_052_Rev1_6d77bc38-f272-438f-be30-589c8e44f1bd.pdf#page=41> > > ** *AIS-153 : 3.2 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=56> > > ** *CMVR -2022 GSR-797(E) > <https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/circulars_document/GSR%20797%28E%29%20ATS%20amendment%20rules.pdf#page=38> > > *★* > > > > > > B3 > > Space for guide dog > > ** *AIS-153 : Anx V - 3.2.2 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=21> > > > > > > ⬤ > > C > SUPPORT, SAFETY & FALL PREVENTION > > > > > > > > > C1 > > Handrails & stanchions & handholds - boarding assist till seat. Immobile, > high visibility, colour contrasting and slip resistant. > > ** *AIS-052 : 2.2.19.4 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS_052_Rev1_6d77bc38-f272-438f-be30-589c8e44f1bd.pdf#page=42> > > ** *AIS-052 : 2.2.9 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS_052_Rev1_6d77bc38-f272-438f-be30-589c8e44f1bd.pdf#page=27> > > ** *AIS-046 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/Control/AIS/55201510410PM11_6_AIS_046_n_Amd.pdf#page=1> > > ** *AIS-153 : Anx V - 3.4 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=63> > > ** *CMVR -2022 GSR-797(E) > <https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/circulars_document/GSR%20797%28E%29%20ATS%20amendment%20rules.pdf#page=38> > > *★* > > > > > > C2 > > Gangway min 700 mm width > > *** > <https://mohua.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Urban-Bus-Specifications-II.pdf#page=26> > UBS > II : 15.7.2 b > <https://mohua.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Urban-Bus-Specifications-II.pdf#page=26> > > *★* > > > > > > C3 > > Level floor anti-skid without trip hazards (WTORS), colour contrasted > demarcated wheelchair space, priority seating. If low entry bus, internal > steps to have tactile warning at both ends and edge colour contrast for > every step. Ditto if some seats are on raised platforms. > > *** > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=78>AIS-153 > : Anx V 3.11.4.1.6 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=78> > > *★* > > > > > > D > COMMUNICATION / PIS / ITS > > > > > > > > > D1 > > GPS + Transponder Automatic Vehicle Location Realtime Text Feed via GTFS - > Flex. > > Multimodal (audio + visual + phone based text feed of information of > destination display, route, <https://assistech.iitd.ac.in/onboard.php>bus > identification & homing transmission > <https://assistech.iitd.ac.in/onboard.php> / beacon system for blind / > deafblind, arrival announcements, emergency alerts etc. > Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) > <https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/news/electric-and-hybrid-cars-new-rules-noise-emitting-protect-vulnerable-road-users-2019-07-03_en> > for electric / Quiet Road Transport Vehicles > <https://www.dbsv.org/files/ueber-dbsv/internationales-engagement/2019-02-06_EBU_AVAS%20-%20Questions%20and%20Answers_v1.0.pdf> > > *** > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=5>AIS-153 > - 2.18 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=5> > > ** *AIS-140 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/Control/AIS/14201910518PMAIS-140.pdf> > > ** *AIS-173 > <https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/ASI/4-AIS-173-Requirements%20for%20Approval%20of%20Quiet.pdf> > > > > > *★ *Avas > > > *◼ *On Board homing system for blind - phased implementation > > ⬤ > > Announcement text feed for deaf-blind > > D2 > > Wheelchair Boarding Driver Communication button 800-1300 mm high adjacent > to door, Tactile pictograms with high visibility > > ** *AIS-153 Anx V - 3.3.4 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=63> > > ** *CMVR -2022 GSR-797(E) > <https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/circulars_document/GSR%20797%28E%29%20ATS%20amendment%20rules.pdf#page=38> > > *★* > > > > > > D3 > > Signage / Tactile Pictogram on wheelchair accessible door and at > wheelchair docking space floor and backrest, and outside bus indicating > wheelchair space location. Ditto dashboard and ramp. > > ** *AIS-153 : Anx V - 3.7 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=66> > > ** *CMVR -2022 GSR-797(E) > <https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/circulars_document/GSR%20797%28E%29%20ATS%20amendment%20rules.pdf#page=38> > > *★* > > > > > > D4 > > High visibility > <https://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain/32426/on-demand-bus-stops-for-women-and-children-everywhere-in-madrid-from-october>Night > Stop on demand > <https://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain/32426/on-demand-bus-stops-for-women-and-children-everywhere-in-madrid-from-october> > request communication button shall be fitted at an ideal height of 1.2 > meter (800-1500 mm) on all stanchions. > > *** > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=63>AIS-153 > : Anx V - 3.3 > <https://hmr.araiindia.com/api/AISFiles/AIS-153%20with%20Amd%201%20to%206_a9470da4-0990-4634-8d51-c59b3e707e40.pdf#page=63> > > -- * Other working groups' details available at : https://accessoversightcommittee.wordpress.com/2024/12/26/6-working-groups-on-accessibility-sac-rajive-raturi/ * Other group landing pages are at : https://sites.google.com/view/accessrightscoalition#h.s1fbi7l4t9uc * Transport group landing page displays group messages etc at https://sites.google.com/view/accessrightscoalition/6-groups/b-transport * SAC-RR Transport GoogleGroups address = https://groups.google.com/u/5/g/sac-transport-ecosystem-group --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SAC Group B Transport Ecosystem" group. 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