The International Road Federation (IRF), a Geneva-based global body working for safer roads, will soon impart training on life-saving techniques to drivers of commercial vehicles. The objective of this training is to provide enhanced first aid and trauma care to accident victims. Speaking about the development, KK Kapila, Chairman, IRF, said that the drivers of commercial vehicles are prone to[Read More…]

To curb the high level of air pollution, particulate matter emissions especially, in Delhi, the Supreme Court has passed an order to not register private diesel passenger vehicles and SUVs of 2000 cc engine capacity and above, until March 31, 2016. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has termed the decision as unfortunate. In a statement issued, SIAM has[Read More…]

Claimed to be a 100 per cent law compliant cab service, Magic Sewa, a taxi start-up has been launched in Delhi. Consisting of a CNG sedan fleet, Magic Sewa will employ drivers that are claimed to have undergone a three layer verification methodology. Apart from being energy efficient, Magic Sewa is claimed to be a 100 per cent law compliant[Read More…]

Amidst a situation where the Apex court has banned the registration of diesel passenger vehicles and SUVs in the National Capital Region until March 31, 2016, with an engine displacement capacity of more than 2000cc, the Society of Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has hailed the progression to BS V emission norms in 2019. SIAM has welcomed the government’s decision to move[Read More…]