July 6, 2023 8:36 PM

Centre approves draft notification to mandate installation of air-conditioning in truck cabins

The Centre has approved the draft notification to mandate the installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks belonging to the N2 and N3 categories. In a tweet, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said truck drivers play a crucial role in ensuring road safety. He said this decision marks a significant milestone in providing comfortable working conditions for truck drivers, thereby improving their efficiency and addressing the problem of driver fatigue....