Urban Bus Specifications

Specifications for Standard Bus
Bus specifications of standard size urban bus (AC/Non-AC)

S. No. Description Specifications
Bus characteristics 400/650/9001 mm
Low floor area shall not be less than 50% of the total saloon area
Definition of Low Floor area (excluding front wheel boxes and driver’s cab) and shall not be ramped
in the longitudinal plane
1 Propulsion system ICE, electrical, hybrid, fuel cell
Fuel to be compatible with propulsion system & prescribed emission
2 Fuel-options
norms
3 Engine
3.1 Engine HP sufficient to provide:
a Rated performance at GVW in a stop/start urban operations Geared maximum speed without speed limiter to be 75 kmph
b Acceleration (metre/sec²) ≥ 0.8
c Attain bus speed of 0-30 kmph in seconds ≤ 10.5
d Maximum speed Geared maximum speed without speed limiter to be 75 kmph
e Grade ability from stop at GVW 17%
Maximum engine torque required at lower range of RPM and spread
f Rated HP/torque preferably at lower rpm range
over a wider range of RPM
g Power requirements for Air conditioning system, ITS etc Required
3.2 Emission norms BS III/BS IV or latest as applicable
Engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, engine speed in RPM,
3.3 Engine management
vehicle speed, diagnostic details message (engine specific)
Engine should be able to operate efficiently at ambient temperatures of
approximately 0° to 50° C, humidity level from 5% to 100%, and
3.4 Engine operational requirements
altitude levels of up to 2000 meters, generally operating in the semi arid
zone/hilly region prevailing in the area.
1
Cities having population ≤ 1 million (as per census 2011) can also procure buses having 900 mm floor height whereas cities having population more than 1 million (as per
census 2011) will procure either 650mm or 400mm floor height buses. Any change in composition is subject to approval of Ministry of Urban Development (MOUD), GOI
Urban Bus Specifications – II, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India 3


3.5 Engine location Optional
3.6 Transmission
a Automatic with torque convertor. Neutral during stops Purchaser to select any one transmission system (any bus delivered after
b Automated manual 1st April, 2015 will mandatorily have either automatic or automated
Manual - synchromesh - forward speeds (minimum 5) & manual transmission system)
c
constant mesh on reverse gear
Transmission system to be fitted with a mechanism which makes it
4 Operational safety
possible to engage reverse gear only when vehicle is stationary
5 Clutch (where applicable) Dry, single plate, power assisted operation
Single reduction, hypoid gears, full floating axle shafts with optimal
5.1 Rear axle
gear ratios suitable for urban operations
5.2 Front axle Heavy duty reverse Elliot type axle suitable for various floor heights
6 Steering system Hydraulic power steering with height and angle adjustment
7 Suspension system Pneumatic
7.1 Front Air bellows - 2 numbers
7.2 Rear Air bellows - 4 numbers
7.3 Kneeling 60 mm entry/exit side severally & collectively
7.4 Anti roll bars/stabilizers Both front and rear
7.5 Shock absorbers Hydraulic double acting 2 at front & 4 at rear
7.6 Controls (optional) Electronically controlled air suspension system
Dual circuit full air brakes, with preferably disc type arrangement for
front and drum at rear brakes. Graduated hand controlled, spring
8 Braking system
actuated parking brakes acting on rear wheels (any bus delivered after
1st April, 2015 will mandatorily have disc brake in front)
8.1 Anti skid anti brake locking system (ABS) As per CMVR


8.2 Electronic controls Optional
9 Electrical system 24 volt DC
Low maintenance type lead acid batteries for 24 V system- performance
9.1 Batteries: as per BIS:14257-1995 (latest). 2*12V of commensurate capacity.
Maintenance free batteries preferred.
9.2 Self starter 24V
9.3 Alternator 24V (another alternator of similar capacity for AC buses)
9.4 Electrical wiring & controls- type As specified separately under ITS specifications
Electronic type duly approved /certified as per AIS – 018/2001 or latest,
10 Speed limiting device (optional):
tamper proof and be adjusted to applicable speed limit
11 Tyres Steel radial tube-less. Size and performance as per CMVR
Fuel tank Capable to enable bus operation ≥ 300 km between consecutive fillings
12
Fuel tank location etc Optional for diesel tank. However, CNG cylinder should be on roof top
13 Bus characteristics
13.1 Bus dimensions (mm)
a Overall length (over body excluding bumper) 12000 (minus tolerance of 100)
b Overall width (sole bar/floor level- extreme points) 2600 (maximum)
c Overall height (unladen - at extreme point) 3800 (maximum)
d Wheel-base 6100 (tolerance -200 +400)
i Front overhang As per CMVR
ii Rear overhang As per CMVR
13.2 Maximum turning circle radius (mm) As per CMVR
13.3 Floor height above ground (mm)- maximum 400/650/900
13.4 Clearances (mm)
a Minimum axle clearance (mm) 190


> 220 for parts fixed to bus body & > 170 for the parts moving vertically
b Wheel area clearance (mm)
with axle.
c Minimum ground clearance (un-kneeled) in mm at GVW Within the wheelbase not less than 270
13.5 Angles (degrees)
a Angle of approach (unladen) Not less than 8.5°
b Angle of departure (unladen) Not less than 9.0°
c Ramp over angle (half of break-over angle) Not less than 4.8°
14 Bus gates/Doors
Preferably in-swing in front with option of jack knife and double jack
14.1 Type of doors
knife in rear door
a Operating mechanism Electro pneumatically controlled
b Opening/Closing time in seconds per operation (maximum) 4
c Positions of door controls On dashboard and also inside & outside of doors
Passenger safety system - allowing bus motion on doors
d Mandatory
closing
14.2 Front service doors - (near side/non-driver side) √
a Minimum door aperture (without flaps) in mm 800
b Minimum clear door width (fully opened) in m 650 ± 50
c Minimum door height in mm 1900
d Positioning front service gate Ahead of front axle
e Number of gates 1
14.3 Rear service doors (near side/non-driver side) :
14.3.1 Rear service doors (near side): √


b Minimum clear door width (fully opened) in mm 1000 ± 50
c Door height in mm 1900 (minimum)
d Positioning rear door Purchaser to select any of the two options
i Ahead of centre line of rear axle Preferably rear edge of gate 1500 mm ahead of centre line of rear axle
ii Behind the centre line of rear axle Preferably front edge of gate 1500 mm behind centre line of rear axle
e Number of gates 1
14.3.2 Applicable for BRTS
14.4 Applicable for BRTS
Maximum first step height (mm) from ground - unladen &
14.6
un-kneeled position in buses with:
a Stepped type entry (maximum) 400
b Level entry (at station platform height) Applicable for BRTS
14.7 Maximum height (mm) of other steps
a if door ahead of rear axle 250 (applicable only for 900/650 mm floor ht. buses)
b if door behind rear axle 300 (applicable only for 900/650 mm floor ht. buses)
Sunken type wrap over (manually operated) ramp, for wheel chair of
PwDs, fitted on floor at gate in front of PwD seat anchorage. Suitable
14.8 Ramp for wheel chair at the gates wherever required
design mechanism for 650/900mm floor height considering that floor
level of bus stops are at 400mm


a Dimensions Minimum width 900 mm
b Material Aluminium alloy with anti-slip coating
c Load carrying capacity (in kilograms) > 300
Device to prevent the wheel chair roll off the sides when the
d √
length exceeds 1200 mm
e Device to lock wrapped up ramp √
Kneeling arrangement for kneeling on left side severally and combined.
f Kneel ramp control:
Kneeling up to 60mm
g Requirement for passengers with limited mobility √
i Wheel chair anchoring - minimum for one wheel chair √
ii Priority seats - minimum 2 seats √
iii Stop request √
Emergency doors/exits or apertures (Numbers) As per AIS 052
h
Dimensions in mm As per AIS 052
i Door closing requirements for bus movement - Bus could move only after door closing completed
Power operated service door - construction & control system
of a power operated service door to be such that a Passenger
i As per AIS 052
is unlikely to be injured/trapped between the doors while
closing.
ii Door components As per AIS 052
iii Door locks/locking systems/door retention items As per AIS 052
iv Door hinges As per AIS 052

15 Bus body


Roll over test will be carried out for all models of the buses. Roll over
15.1 Design type approval tests with the bus rolling from ground level instead of a raised platform.
All other procedures as per AIS 031.
Material to be decided by the manufacturer (or) as per the tender
15.2 Bus structure - materials specs etc
specifications issued by the purchaser
15.3 Insulation
Material to be decided by the manufacturer (or) as per tender
a Roof structure
specifications. Other requirements as per AIS 052
b Engine compartment
15.4 Aluminium extruded sections for:
a Rub rail
b Decorative moulding
c Wire cover
d Wearing strip
Aluminium extrusion IS 733/1983 or better
e Foot step edging
f Panel beading
g Window frame
h Roof grab rail brackets
15.5 Floor type/Materials etc
Flat except at wheel arches in the low floor area of bus- seats may be
a Type of floor
located over the wheel arches
b Applicable for BRTS


One step in the low floor area either at
No steps except those
gates or across the floor. Steps may be
c Steps on floor necessary for the rear high
provided as necessary on high floor in the
floor area
rear side
d Applicable for BRTS
e Maximum floor slope 6%
12 mm thickness phenolic resin bonded densified laminated compressed
wooden floor board (both side plain surface) having density of 1.2
gms/cc conforming to IS 3513 (Part-3): type VI 1989 or latest. The
f Floor surface material
flooring should also be boiling water resistant as for marine board
BIS:710-1976/ latest and fire retardant as per BIS:5509-2000
(IS15061:2002)
3 mm thick anti-skid type silicon grains ISO 877/76 for colour, IS5509
g Anti – skid material
for fire retardancy
15.6 Safety glasses and fittings:
Single piece laminated safety glass, plain, flat with curved corners with
Front windscreen (laminated) glass: PVB film IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest. Standard designs for each variant
a of buses to be followed. (Refer Annexure 1)
Size: 2200mm width*1500mm height (minimum)*8.5±0.5 thickness
Single piece curved toughened glass-plain/flat at centre & curved at
Rear windscreen:
b corners IS:2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest
Size: 1900mm width*950mm height (minimum)* 5.5±0.5 thickness
Flat, 2-piece design-top fixed/sliding & bottom sliding toughened glass
c Side windows:
IS2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest
Glass specifications Toughened glass IS2553(Part-2)-1992/latest
d
Glass thickness: 4.8-5.3mm
e Window & other glasses - material specs, thickness etc Toughened as per IS:2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest of 4.8-5.3 mm thickness


f Safety glass As per AIS 052/CMVR
g Rear view mirrors As per AIS 052
15.7 Seating and gangway etc
15.7.1 Passenger seating’s for ordinary type-1 buses As per AIS 052
a Seat layout in the low floor area 2x2
b Seat layout in the higher floor area 2x2
c Seat area/seat space per passenger (width*depth) mm 400*350
d Seat pitch - minimum (mm) 686
Minimum backrest height-from floor to top of seat/ headrest As per AIS 052
Seat base height-distance from floor to horizontal front
e As per AIS 052
upper surface of seat cushion mm.
Seat back rest height (mm) 375
f Torso angle (degrees) Minimum 12⁰
g Seat materials ‘PPLD/LDPE’moulded AIS 023 & AIS 052 for performance
h Seat frame structure material where required: Frame structure of ERW steel tube
Free height over seating position (mm) More than 900
i
Seat base height As per AIS 052
j Clearance space for seated Passenger facing partition (mm) Minimum 350
Seat back/Pad material/Thickness: Polyurethane foam IS15061:2002 (padding is optional)
k Type: MDI moulded IS 5509
Upholstery: Pile fabric/jekard 0.7-1mm thickness
l Area for seated passengers (sq. mm.) type 1 NDX/SDX: 400*350
m Area for standee passengers (sq. mm.) As per AIS 052
n Number of seats including one for wheel chair 32 - 34


o Number of standees Calculation as per AIS 052
p Sitting/Standing ratio Not required
q Head rest Not required
r Seats side facing location Not suggested except on wheel arches
s Seat arm Not required
t Magazine pouch Not required
u Individual seat row fans Not required
v Reading lights Not required
w Seat back rest Fixed
Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc. as per
x Seat belts & their anchorage
AIS 052)
y Performance & strength requirements of: √
i Driver seat As per AIS 023
ii Passenger seats As per AIS 023
15.7.2 Gangway:
a Minimum interior head room (centre line of gangway) mm 1900 including that in the rear overhang area.
i At front axle: As per AIS 052
ii At rear axle: As per AIS 052
ii Other areas As per AIS 052
(Ref figure-1) minimum 700 mm excluding armrests (armrests are not
Gangway width (mm) from gates to longitudinal space required) and including stanchions- will be measured from seat edge to
b
between seats (access to service doors) seat edge. In case of front engine buses, clear passage available between
front seat row and engine should not be less than 400 mm.
c Gangway width (mm) in longitudinal space between seats As above


Gangway width (mm) in longitudinal space between seats
d As above
(rear of rear edge of the rear door in rear engine bus)
Driver’s working space As per AIS 052
e
Driver’s seat As per AIS 052
15.8 Corrosion prevention & painting
Corrosion prevention treatment
Internal surfaces of structural members
a External surfaces of structural members
As per clause 3.17 of AIS 052
After drilling holes/welding
Intermetallic galvanic corrosion prevention
b Primer coating
c Painting:
16 Electrical system BIS marked, copper conductors with fire retardant as per
16.1 Electrical cables: IS/ISO:6722:2006 as per appropriate class. conductor x-sec varying as
per circuit requirements, minimum cross-section 0.5 sq mm. quality
16.2 Conductor cross section marking may also be as per equivalent or better European, Japanese, US
standards
16.3 Safety requirements of electrical
a Fuse
Isolation switches for electrical circuits where RMS value of
b
voltage exceeds 100 volts
As per AIS 052
c Location of cables away from heat sources
Type approval of circuit diagram as per Standards related to
d
electric equipments/wiring
e Battery cut - off switch (isolator switch):


Electrically operated with two wiper arms & blades, wiper motor heavy
16.4 Wind screen wiper: duty steel body with minimum 2-speed operation wiping system as per
CMVR/BIS:7827 part-1, 2, 3 (Sec.1 & 2)/latest. As per AIS 011
a Wiper motor: Variable speed with time delay relay as per AIS 011
b Wiper arm/Blade: As per AIS 019/AIS 011
16.5 Driver cabin fan 1 number, 200 mm fan as per provision of CMVR, matching interiors
16.6 Lighting - internal & external and illumination As per AIS 052
16.7 Illumination requirements/performance of:
a Dash board tell tale lighting/control lighting As per AIS 052
b Cabin lighting - luminous flux of all lamps for cabin lighting As per AIS 052 with illumination level of ≥ 100 lux & ≤ 200 lux
Passenger area lighting -luminous flux of all lamps for
c As per AIS 052 with illumination level of ≥ 100 lux and ≤ 150 lux
Passenger area lighting
17 ITS enabled bus As specified separately under ITS specifications
18 Safety related items:
ELR recoil type, 3 point mounting as per CMVR & AIS 052 conforming
18.1 Driver seat belt & anchorage duly type approved.
to AIS 005 & 015
Passengers seat belt:
18.2 Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc. as per
Number:
AIS 052)
18.3 Driver/Passenger/Wheel chair seat belt anchorage
18.4 Fire extinguisher: As per AIS 052
18.5 First aid box: 1 number, as per provision of CMVR
Handrails minimum length*diameter*height above floor in Colour contrasting and slip resistant of aluminium tubing 32 mm dia, 3
18.6
mm mm thick. rest as per AIS 052
Colour contrasting and slip resistant. 2 to 4 numbers. Handholds per bay.
18.7 Handholds:
rest as per AIS 052


Vertically fitted, aluminium tubing with colour contrasting and slip
resistant. 40 mm diameter & 3.15 mm thick. Rest as per AIS 052. As an
18.8 Stanchions:
alternative to stanchions mounted on bus floor, stanchions mounted on
top of seat frames (new version seats) be explored (refer figure-2).
High visibility bell pushes shall be fitted at a height of 1.2 meter on all
18.9 Bells for Passenger convenience
alternate stanchions. These would assist PwDs
18.11 Window guardrails:
a In all school buses - minimum numbers.
b In all other buses- minimum numbers.
As per AIS 052. An additional guard rail in the rear part of bus in view
c In AC super deluxe buses
of raised seating.
d Other details:
i First guard rail at a height from window sill in mm
ii The distance between two guard rails in mm
800 mm minimum height extending ≥ 100mm more than centre line of
18.12 Entrance/Exit guard/Step well guard:
sitting position of the Passenger.
18.13 Emergency exit doors, warning devices etc: As per AIS 052/CMVR
18.14 Front/Rear door, stepwell lights, door open sign Incandescent bulb AIS 008
18.15 Mirrors right/left side exterior/interior: Convex as per AIS 001 & 002.Interior with double curvature
Heavy duty 1.2 times (minimum) the kerb weight of the bus with 30o of
18.16 Towing device front/rear
the longitudinal axis of the bus. As per CMVR & IS 9760 - ring type
18.17 Warning triangle As per AIS 052/CMVR
18.18 Fog lighting As per AIS 052/CMVR
Both made of steel or impact resistant polymer or combination of both
Bumpers - front and rear
18.19 meeting requirement of an energy absorbing system
Impact strength for bumpers Meet requirements of paragraph 6.3.1 of AIS 052


19 Miscellaneous items/requirements
19.1 Windows
a Type of window Sliding type window panes except AC bus
b Minimum height of window aperture (clear vision) in mm ≥ 1000
Minimum height of upper edge of window aperture from bus
c As per AIS 052
floor
d Minimum width of windows (clear vision zone) As per AIS 052
19.2 Cabin luggage carrier As per AIS 052
19.3 Life cycle requirements of bus (whichever is earlier) 12 years or 10,00,000 km
20 Air conditioning system - test procedure for type approval
20.1 Specifications Up to 42°C of saloon temperature and > 42°C to 48°C
a) 24± 4°C (up to 42°C)
b) Temperature gradient of 15° (> 42°C and up to 48°C of saloon
20.2 Target results temperature) e.g. If the saloon temperature is 45˚, then the target
temperature inside the bus is 45˚-15˚= 30˚
c) Minimum average air velocity at air vent is 8 m/s
20.3 Apparatus Lab condition and heating chamber
1. Soak for 1 hour
2. At 2000 rpm
3.Upto 42°C: pull down time 30 minutes (maximum) (for more than
20.4 Procedure 42°C and up to 48°C of saloon temperature, pull down time within 40
minutes (maximum))
4. Thermocouple to be placed over place minimum 20 numbers. at nose
level


Air Curtains on entry/exit gates to avoid loss/gain of heat and
or cool air when doors are frequently opened for
boarding/alighting of Passenger with min air flow of
20.5 Required
1000±50 m³/hr at each gate. Type of air curtains at entry exit
gates their power consumption etc be accounted for while
deciding engine power, etc
21 Additional requirements
An air passage/duct/roof hatch to be provided in driver area at a suitable
location for proper inflow of air inside the driver cab
21.1 Air circulations and ventilation in driver's area Drivers work area to be provided with blower or suitable device (200
mm diameter fan) to ensure proper ventilation. These devices may be
capable of 3 – speed adjustment
Maximum noise levels inside the saloon (irrespective of AC,
84 dba (to be achieved a maximum noise level of 81 dba April 2015
21.2 non-AC/fuel type/engine location)-test procedure as per AIS
onwards)
020
While tendering purchaser may take into account the higher weightage
22 Fuel efficiency requirement
for more fuel efficient vehicle

Specifications for Mini and Midi Bus
Bus specifications for Mini and Midi urban buses (AC/Non-AC)

Bus characteristics Mini Buses Midi buses
Maximum floor height 900 mm with inclusion of variants of having

Bus Floor heights in mm
floor height of 400 mm& 650mm
“Low floor area shall not be less than 50% of the total saloon area
Definition of low floor area (excluding front wheel boxes and driver’s cab) and shall not be ramped
in the longitudinal plane”
1 Propulsion system ICE. electrical, hybrid, fuel cell
2 Fuel-options
norms
3 Engine Fuel compatible engine
Engine HP sufficient to provide :
3.1
Rated performance at GVW in a stop/start urban
a Geared maximum speed without speed limiter to be minimum 75 kmph
operations
b An acceleration (meter/sec²) ≥ 0.8 ≥ 0.8
d Maximum speed Geared maximum speed without speed limiter to be minimum 75 kmph
e Grade ability from stop at GVW 17% 17%
Maximum engine torque required at lower range of RPM and spread
f Rated HP / torque preferably at lower rpm/rpm range
over a wider range of RPM


g Power requirements for Air conditioning system, ITS etc. Required
BS III/BS IV/latest as
3.2 Emission norms BS III/BS IV/latest as applicable
applicable
3.3 Engine management vehicle speed, engine % load (torque), diagnostic message ( engine
specific)
approximately 0o to 50oC, humidity level from 5% to 100%, and altitude
levels of up to 2000 meters, generally operating in the semi arid
zone/hilly region prevailing in the area.
3.5 Engine location Optional Optional
3.6 Transmission
a Automatic with torque convertor. Neutral during stops

Purchaser to select any one transmission system (any bus delivered after
b Automated manual 1st April, 2015 will mandatorily have either automatic or automated
Manual - synchromesh - forward speeds (minimum 5) & manual transmission system)
c
Column or floor
d Mounting Column or floor Optional
Optional


Single reduction, hypoid gears, full floating axle shafts with optimal
5.1 Rear axle
gear ratios suitable for urban operations
6 Steering system Hydraulic power steering
7 Suspension system Optional (air suspension/parabolic/weveller)- irrespective of the type of
7.1 Front suspension, floor level of bus should not go beyond maximum floor
height (any bus delivered after 1st April, 2015 will mandatorily have air
7.2 Rear suspension only)
7.3 Kneeling (mm) applicable in case of air suspension 60 mm entry/exit side severally & collectively
7.4 Anti roll bars /stabilizers Both front and rear
Dual circuit full air brakes, with preferably disc type arrangement for
front and drum at rear brakes. Graduated hand controlled, spring
8 Braking system
actuated parking brakes acting on rear wheels (any bus delivered after
1st April, 2015 will mandatorily have disk brake in front)
8.2 Electronic controls (optional) √ √
Low maintenance type lead acid batteries for 24 V system- performance
9.1 Batteries: as per BIS:14257-1995( latest). 2*12V of commensurate capacity.


9.2 Self Starter 24V
9.3 Alternator 24V
9.4 Electrical wiring & controls -type As specified separately under ITS specifications
Electronic type duly approved /certified as per AIS – 018/2001 or latest,
Capacity of diesel fuel tank/ CNG cylinders adequate to enable bus
Fuel tank
12 operation of up to 250 km between consecutive fillings
13.1 Bus dimensions in mm
a Overall length (over body excluding bumper) ≤ 6000 9000 (Tolerance – 100 /+300 mm)
b Overall width (sole bar/floor level- extreme points) ≤ 2200 ≤2500
c Overall height (unladen-at extreme point ) 3300 (maximum) 3800 (maximum)
d Wheel-base ≥3000 ≤ 5000
i Front overhang As per CMVR As per CMVR
ii Rear overhang As per CMVR As per CMVR
13.2 Turning circle radius (mm)-minimum As per CMVR
13.3 Floor height above ground (mm) - maximum 900/650/400 900/650/400


a Axle clearance (mm) Minimum 190 mm
> 220 mm for parts fixed to bus body & > 170 mm for the parts moving
vertically with axle.
c Minimum ground clearance (un-kneeled) at GVW Within the wheelbase not less than 270 mm.
c Ramp over angle (half of break-over angle) Minimum 4.8°
14 Bus Gates/Doors
14.1 Entry exit gates with doors
b Maximum opening closing time in seconds per operation 4
c Positions of door controls As per AIS 052
d √ √
closing
14.2 Front service doors - near side: √
a Door aperture (without flaps) in mm As per AIS 052
b Clear door width (fully opened) in mm As per AIS 052
c Door height in mm As per AIS 052
d Positioning front service gate As per AIS 052
e Number of gates minimum. 1 1


14.3 Rear service doors (near side): where provided Optional and at the discretion of purchaser
a Door aperture (without flaps) in mm As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
b Clear door width (fully opened ) in mm As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
c Door height in mm As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
Preferably rear edge of gate 1500 mm ahead
Positioning rear door with respect to centre line of rear
d As per AIS 052 of centre line of rear axle or front edge of gate
axle.
1500 mm behind centre line of rear axle
e Number of gates 1 1

Maximum first step height (mm) from ground - unladen
14.6
& un-kneeled position in buses with:
a Stepped type entry 400 400
b No step entry/level entry 900/650/400 900/650/400
a if door ahead of rear axle 250 250
b if door behind rear axle 300 300
14.8 Ramp for wheel chair at the gates
design mechanism for 650/900mm floor ht considering that floor level
of bus stops are at 400mm


a Dimensions
b Material
c Load carrying capacity
As applicable for 14.8
Device to prevent the wheel chair roll off the sides when
d
the length exceeds 1200 mm
e Device to lock wrapped up ramp
f Kneel ramp control: where applicable
Kneeling up to 60mm
g Requirement for passenger with limited mobility √ √
i Wheel chair anchoring - minimum for one wheel chair √ √
ii Priority seats - minimum 2 seats √ √
iii Stop request- on every pillar √ √
Emergency doors / exits or apertures (numbers) As per AIS 052
h
i Door closing requirements for bus movement Bus could move only after door closing completed
Power operated service door - construction & control

system of a power operated service door be such that a
i As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
Passenger is unlikely to be injured/trapped between the
doors while closing.
ii Door components As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052


iii Door locks/locking systems/door retention As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
iv Door hinges As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052

15 Bus body
All other requirements and procedures as per AIS 031.
Material to be decided by the manufacturer OR as per the tender
15.2 Bus structure - materials specifications etc
specifications issues by purchaser
15.3 Insulation
Material to be decided by the manufacturer OR as per tender
a Roof structure/body
specifications. Other requirements As per AIS 052

a Rub rail
c Wire cover
d Wearing strip
e Foot step edging
f Panel beading


g Window frame
15.5 Floor type / materials etc
Flat except at wheel arches in the low floor
a Type of floor As per AIS 052 area of bus- seats may be located over the
wheel arches
b Type of floor Applicable only for BRTS
No steps except those

necessary on near side No steps except those necessary on near side
c Steps on floor
gates or in rear side for gates or in rear side for rear engine buses
rear engine buses
d Steps on floor N/A

e Maximum floor slope As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
12 mm thickness phenolic resin bonded densified laminated compressed
wooden floor board (both side plain surface) having density of 1.2
gms/cc conforming to IS 3513(Part-3): type VI 1989 or latest. The
flooring should also be boiling water resistant as for marine board
BIS:710-1976/ latest and fire retardant as per BIS:5509-
2000(IS15061:2002),
for fire retardancy


Front windscreen (laminated) glass: PVB film IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest. Standard designs for each
variant of buses to be followed. (Refer Annexure 1)
a
>1500 mm width*1000
2300 -2350 mm width* 1250 to 1300 mm
Size: mm height*5.5±0.5
height* 8.5± 0.5 thickness
thickness
Rear windscreen:
corners IS 2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest.
b >1200 mm width*600
2200-2300 mm width*800-900 mm height*
Size: mm height* 5.5±0.5
*5.5±0.5 thickness
thickness
Flat, 2-piece design-top fixed/sliding & bottom sliding toughened glass
c Side windows: IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest.
Glass specifications Toughened glass IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest

d
Glass thickness: 4.8-5.3 mm
Window & other glasses - material specifications,
e Toughened as per IS 2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest of 4.8-5.3 mm thickness
thickness etc
f Safety glass As per AIS 052/ CMVR
a Seat layout in the low floor area
As per AIS 052
b Seat layout in the higher floor area


c Seat area/seat space per passenger (width*depth) mm 400*350
d Seat pitch - minimum in mm 686
Minimum backrest height-from floor to top of
As per AIS 052
seat/headrest
e Seat base height-distance from floor to horizontal front
As per AIS 052
Seat back rest height in mm 350 375
f Torso angle (degrees) Minimum 12⁰ Minimum 12⁰
g Seat materials ‘PPLD/LDPE’ moulded AIS 023 & bus code for performance
Free height over seating position in mm More than 800
i
Seat base height: As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
j Clearance space for seated Passenger facing partition mm Minimum 350
Seat back / Pad material / Thickness: (optional) Polyurethane foam IS15061:2002, 30± 5 mm (padding is optional)
Upholstery: Pile Fabric/Jekard 0.7-1mm thickness
l Area for seated passengers (sq. mm.): 400*350 400*350
m Area for standee passengers (sq. mm.): As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
n Number of seats including one for wheel chair 13-22 23 - 34
o Number of standees (calculation As per AIS 052) As per AIS 052


p Seats side facing location Not suggested except on wheel arches
q Seat back rest Fixed
r Seat belts & their anchorage
AIS 052)
s Performance & strength requirements of: √ √
15.7.2 Gangway:
1750 mm for standee

Minimum interior head room (centre line of gangway) in 1900 mm including that in the rear overhang
a type &1500 mm for
mm area.
non standee type
i At front axle:
iii Other areas
(Refer figure-1) minimum 600 mm excluding armrests (armrests are not
Gangway width (mm) from gates to longitudinal space required) and including stanchions- will be measured from seat edge to
b
between rows of seats (access to service doors) seat edge. In case of front engine buses, clear passage available between
front seat row and engine should not be less than 400 mm.
Gangway width (mm) in longitudinal space between rows
c As above As above
of seats


Gangway width (mm) in longitudinal space between rows
d As above As above
of seats (rear of rear edge of the rear door in RE bus)
e
Driver’s seat As per AIS 023 & AIS 052
15.8 Corrosion prevention & painting As per clause 3.17 of AIS 052
After drilling holes / welding As per clause 3.17 of AIS 052
Inter metallic galvanic corrosion prevention
b Primer coating
c Painting:
16 Electricals
BIS marked, copper conductors with fire retardant as per IS/ISO:
6722:2006 as per appropriate class. Conductor cross-section varying as
16.1 Electrical cables: per circuit requirements, min cross-section 0.5 sq mm. Quality marking
may also be as per equivalent or better European, Japanese, US
standards
As above and suitable to carry rated current (Japanese auto standard
16.2 Conductor cross section
JASO D0609-75 AV)
16.3 Safety requirements of electrical As per AIS 052
As per AIS 052 - fuse of rated current 1.5 times the load current of
a Fuse
electrical equipment. Necessary in every electrical circuit


Isolation switches for electrical circuits where RMS value
b As per AIS 052 - Isolation switch required for each such circuit
of voltage exceeds 100 volts
c Location of cables away from heat sources As per AIS 052 - Required for each such circuit
Type approval of circuit diagram as per standards related
d As per AIS 052 - Required for all items
to electric equipments/wiring
e Cable insulation with respect to heat As per AIS 052
Heavy-duty type capable of carrying & interrupting total circuit load. 1
f Battery cut - off switch (isolator switch):
each near battery/driver
16.4 Wind screen wiper: duty steel body with minimum 2-Speed operation wiping system as per
CMVR/ BIS 7827 part-1, 2, 3 (Sec.1 & 2)/latest. As per AIS 011
a Wiper motor: Variable speed with time delay relay as per AIS 011
b Wiper arm/blade: As per AIS 019/AIS 011
16.5 Driver cabin fan 1 number, 200mm fan as per provision of CMVR, matching interiors
a Dash board tell tale lighting/control lighting As per AIS 052 & bulbs tested for photometry as per IS 1606:1996
Cabin lighting - luminous flux of all lamps for cabin
b As per AIS 052 with illumination level of ≥ 100 lux & ≤ 200 lux
lighting
Passenger area lighting - luminous flux of all lamps for


ELR recoil type 3 point mounting as per CMVR & AIS 052.conforming
to AIS 005&015.
Number: AIS 052)
18.3 Driver/Passenger/Wheelchair seat belt anchorage
Handrails minimum length*diameter*height above floor Colour contrasting and slip resistant of aluminium tubing. 32 mm dia, 3
18.6
in mm mm thick.
18.7 Handholds: Colour contrasting and slip resistant. 2 to 4 numbers. Handholds per bay
Vertically fitted, aluminium tubing with colour contrasting and slip

resistant. 40 mm dia & 3.15 mm thick. Rest As per AIS 052. As an
18.8 Stanchions:
alternative to stanchions mounted on bus floor, stanchions mounted on
top of seat frames (new version seats) be explored (refer figure-2).
High visibility bell pushes shall be fitted at a height of 1.2 meter on all
alternate stanchions. These would assist PwDs
18.10 Left Blank
18.11 Window guardrails: As per AIS 052. An additional guard rail in the rear part of bus in view


a In all school buses - minimum numbers. of raised seating.
b In all other buses - minimum numbers.
d Other details:
18.12 Entrance/Exit Guard/Step well guard:
18.14 Front/rear door, step well lights, door open sign Incandescent bulb AIS 008
18.15 Mirrors right/left side exterior/interior: Convex as per AIS 001 & 002. Interior with double curvature
Heavy duty 1.2 times (minimum) the kerb weight of the bus with 30o of
18.16 Towing device front /rear
Impact strength for bumpers Meet requirements of Para 6.3.1 of AIS 052
19.1 Windows


b Minimum height of window aperture (clear vision) ≥ 700 mm ≥ 1000 mm
Minimum height of upper edge of window aperture from
c As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
bus floor
12 years or 10,00,000
km
a) 24+/- 4°C (Up to 42°C )
b) Temperature gradient of 15⁰ ( > 42°C and up to 48°C of saloon
20.2 Target results temperature) eg. If the saloon temperature is 45˚, then the target
temperature inside the bus is 45˚-15˚= 30˚
1. Soak for 1 hour
2. At 2000 rpm
3.Upto 42°C: pull down time 30 minutes (maximum)( for more than
20.4 Procedure 42°C and upto 48°C of saloon temperature, pull down time within 40
minutes (maximum))
4. Thermocouple to be placed over place minimum 20 numbers. at nose
level


Air curtains on entry /exit gates to avoid loss/gain of heat
and or cool air when doors are frequently opened for
boarding / alighting of Passenger with min air flow of
20.5 Required
1000±50 m³/hr at each gate. Type of air curtains at entry
exit gates their power consumption etc be accounted for
while deciding engine power, etc
Air circulations and ventilation in driver's area
21.1 Drivers work area to be provided with blower or

suitable device (200 mm diameter fan) to ensure
proper ventilation. These devices may be capable of 3
– speed adjustment;
Maximum noise levels inside the saloon (irrespective of
84 dba ( to be achieved a maximum noise level of 81 dba April 2015
21.2 AC, Non-AC/fuel type/engine location)-test procedure as
onwards)
per AIS020
While tendering purchaser may take into account the higher weight age

Specifications for Standard Size BRT Bus
Bus specifications of standard BRTS bus (AC/Non-AC)

Definition of Floor area Floor height of 400, 650 or 900 mm shall be uniform inside the vehicle
1 Propulsion system ICE, electrical, hybrid, fuel cell
2 Fuel-options
norms
3 Engine
b Acceleration (meter/sec²) ≥ 0.8
c Attain bus speed of 0-30 kmph in Seconds ≤ 10.5
Maximum engine torque required at lower range of RPM and spread over
a wider range of RPM
g Power requirements for Air conditioning system, ITS, etc Required
approximately 0° to 50° C, humidity level from 5% to 100%, and altitude
levels of up to 2000 meters, generally operating in the semi arid zone/hilly
region prevailing in the area.
3.5 Engine location Optional
3.6 Transmission
a Automatic with torque convertor. Neutral during stops
Purchaser to select any one transmission system
b Automated manual


Manual - synchromesh - forward speeds (minimum 5) &
c Not applicable for BRTS
5 Clutch (where applicable) Dry, Single plate, power assisted operation
Single reduction, hypoid gears, full floating axle shafts with optimal gear
5.1 Rear axle
ratios suitable for urban operations
7.3 Kneeling 60 mm entry/exit side severally & collectively
Dual circuit full air brakes, with preferably disc type arrangement for front
and drum at rear brakes. Graduated hand controlled, spring actuated
8 Braking system
parking brakes acting on rear wheels (Any bus delivered after 1st April,
2015 will mandatorily have disc brake in front)
8.2 Electronic controls Optional
Low maintenance type lead acid batteries for 24 V system- performances
9.1 Batteries:
as per BIS: 14257-1995 (latest). 2*12V of commensurate capacity.


9.2 Self Starter 24V
Electronic type duly approved/certified as per AIS – 018/2001 or latest,
10 Speed limiting device (optional)
Fuel Tank Capable to enable bus operation ≥ 300 km between consecutive fillings
12
Fuel Tank location etc Optional for diesel tank. However, CNG cylinder should be on roof top
13.1 Bus dimensions mm
c Overall height (unladen - at extreme point) 3800 (maximum)
d Wheel-base 6100 (tolerance of -200 + 400)
i Front Overhang As per CMVR
ii Rear Overhang As per CMVR
13.3 Floor height above ground (mm) ≤ 400/650/900 (tolerance -20)
a Minimum Axle clearance (mm) 190 mm
c Minimum ground clearance (un-kneeled) at GVW Within the wheelbase not less than 270mm.


14 Bus Gates/Doors
Preferably in-swing in front with option of jack knife and double jack
14.1 Type of doors
knife in rear door
b Opening/Closing time in seconds per operation (maximum) 4
c Positions of door controls On dashboard and also inside & outside of doors
d Mandatory
closing
Front service doors (refer "A" in fig -1) - (near side/non-
14.2 √ √
driver side)
b Minimum clear door width (fully opened) in mm 650 ± 50
c Minimum door height in mm 1900
e Number of gates 1
14.3 Rear service doors (Near side/non-driver side)
14.3.1 Not Applicable for BRTS
Rear service doors -refer "C" in figure 1 (near side/non-
14.3.2 driver side); steps required for non BRTS operations, steps Optional for Purchaser
not required for level boarding


a Minimum door aperture (without flaps) in mm 1200 (minimum)
b Minimum clear door width (fully opened ) in mm 1000 ± 50
d Positioning rear door Purchaser to select any one of the two options.
i Ahead of centre line of rear axle Preferably rear edge of gate 1500 mm ahead of centre line of rear axle
ii Behind the centre line of rear axle Preferably front edge of gate 1500 mm behind centre line of rear axle
e Number of gates 1
14.4 Entry/Exit door between wheels (near side/non driver)
Entry/Exit door; refer "B" in figure 3– between wheels
Option one door & steps optional - purchaser to decide option one or two
14.4.1 (near side/non driver side) ; steps required for non BRTS
or three
operations; steps not required for level boarding
a Door aperture (without flaps) in mm 1200
b Clear door width (fully opened) in mm 1000 ± 50
d Fixed Partition between gates - full height Optional (Purchaser to decide)
e Width of partition in mm 400 (maximum)
Vertical centre line of partition maximum 5800 mm and minimum 4300
f Location of partition mm from the front edge of bus; (Purchaser to specify preferred distance as
per their BRT facility)
g Positioning doors with respect to partition. One on each side of the partition
h Number of gates 2
Entry/Exit door; refer "B" in figure 3 – between wheels
Option Two door width & steps optional - Purchaser to decide option one
14.4.2 (near side / non driver side) ; steps required for non BRTS
or two or three


b Clear door width (fully opened) in mm 1000 ± 50 (minimum)
d Location of partition N/A
e Positioning doors with respect to partition. N/A
f Number of gates 1
Vertical centre line of aperture maximum 5800 mm and minimum 4300
g Positioning gates mm from the front edge of bus; (Purchaser to specify preferred distance
as per their BRT facility)
Entry/Exit door; refer "B" in figure 3 – between wheels
Option Three door width & steps optional - Purchaser to decide option one
14.4.3 (near side/non driver side); steps required for non BRTS
or two or three
a Door aperture in mm 1500 mm
b Clear door width (fully opened) in mm 1300 ± 50 (maximum)
c Door height in mm 1900 mm (minimum)
f Number of gates 1
Vertical centre line of aperture maximum 5800 mm and minimum 4300
g Positioning doors mm from the front edge of bus;(Purchaser to specify preferred distance as
per their BRT facility)
Entry/Exit doors, refer "D" in figure 3 - for off side/driver
14.5 Required
side location - steps not required for level boarding
a Door aperture in mm 1200


d Fixed partition between gates - full height Optional (Purchaser to decide)
Vertical centre line of partition maximum 5800 mm and minimum 4300
f Location of partition mm from the front edge of bus; (Purchaser to specify preferred distance
as per their BRT facility)
h Number of gates 2
Maximum first step height (mm) from ground - unladen &
14.6
un-kneeled position in buses with:
b Level entry (at station platform height) No steps required
14.7 Maximum height (mm) of other steps (where required)
a if door ahead of rear axle 250
b if door behind rear axle 250
14.8 Ramp for wheel chair at the gates wherever required
design mechanism for 650/900mm floor height considering that floor level
a Dimensions Minimum width 900 mm
c Load carrying capacity (in kilograms) > 300
Device to prevent the wheel chair roll off the sides when
d √
the length exceeds 1200mm


Kneeling upto 60mm
g Requirement for passengers with limited mobility √
i Wheel chair anchoring - minimum for one wheel chair √
ii Priority seats - minimum 2 seats √
h
system of a power operated service door to be such that a
i As per AIS 052
Passenger is unlikely to be injured/trapped between the
doors while closing.

15 Bus body
All other procedures as per AIS 031
Material to be decided by the manufacturer OR as per the tender
15.3 Insulation
a Roof structure


a Rub rail
c Wire cover
d Wearing strip
e Foot step edging
f Panel beading
g Window frame
a Not applicable for BRTS
b Type of Floor Uniform flat floor
d Steps on floor No steps/hump inside bus except where required for entry/exit
12mm thickness phenolic resin bonded densified laminated compressed
wooden floor board (both side plain surface) having density of 1.2 gms/cc
f Floor surface material conforming to IS 3513 (Part-3): type VI 1989 or latest. The flooring
should also be boiling water resistant as for marine board BIS:710-1976/
latest and fire retardant as per BIS:5509-2000 (IS15061:2002)
for fire retardancy


Front windscreen (laminated) glass: PVB film IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest. Standard designs for each variant
a of buses to be followed (Refer Annexure 1)
Size: 2200mm width*1500mm height (minimum)*8.5±0.5mm thickness
Rear windscreen:
b corners IS:2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest
Flat, 2-piece design-top fixed/sliding & bottom sliding toughened glass IS
c Side windows:
2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest.
Glass specifications Toughened glass IS2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest
d
e Window & other glasses - material specs, thickness etc Toughened as per IS:2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest of 4.8-5.3 mm thickness
c Seat area/seat space per Passenger (width*depth) mm 400*350
d Seat pitch - minimum (mm) 686
Minimum backrest height-from floor to top of seat/headrest As per AIS 052
Seat base height-distance from floor to horizontal front
e As per AIS 052
Seat back rest height mm 375


g Seat materials ‘PPLD/LDPE’ moulded AIS:023 & AIS 052 for performance
i
Seat base height: As per AIS 052
j Clearance space for seated Passenger facing partition (mm) Minimum 350
Seat back/Pad material/Thickness: Polyurethane Foam IS15061:2002 (padding is optional)
k Type: MDI Moulded IS 5509
Upholstery: Pile Fabric/Jekard 0.7-1.0 mm thickness
l Area for seated passengers (sq. mm.) type 1 NDX/SDX: 400*350
m Area for standee passengers (sq. mm.): As per AIS 052
n Number of seats including one for wheel chair 32 - 34
o Number of standees Calculation as per AIS 052
p Sitting/Standing Ratio Not required
q Headrest Not required
r Seats side facing location Not suggested except on wheel arches
s Seat arm Not required
t Magazine pouch Not required
u Individual seat row fans Not required
v Reading lights Not required
w Seat back rest Fixed
x Seat belts & their anchorage
AIS 052)
y Performance & strength requirements of: √


15.7.2 Gangway:
Minimum interior head room (centre line of gangway)
a 1900 including that in the rear overhang area.
(mm)
iii Other areas As per AIS 052
(Ref figure-1) minimum 700 mm excluding armrests (armrests are not
Gangway width (mm) from gates to longitudinal space
b required) and including stanchions- will be measured from seat edge to
between seats (access to service doors)
seat edge.
Gangway width (mm) in longitudinal space between seats
d As above
(rear of rear edge of the rear door in rear engine bus)
e
As per clause 3.17 of AIS 052
b Primer coating
c Painting:
16 Electrical system BIS marked, Copper conductors with fire retardant as per IS/ISO:
16.1 Electrical cables: 6722:2006 as per appropriate class. Conductor cross-section varying as


per circuit requirements, minimum cross-section 0.5 sq mm. Quality
16.2 Conductor cross section marking may also be as per equivalent or better European, Japanese, US
standards
a Fuse
Isolation switches for electrical circuits where RMS value
b
of voltage exceeds 100 volts
As per AIS 052
Type approval of circuit diagram as per standards related to
d
electric equipments/wiring
16.4 Wind screen wiper: duty steel body with minimum 2-Speed operation wiping system as per
CMVR/BIS:7827 Part-1, 2, 3 (Sec.1 & 2)/latest. As per AIS 011
a Wiper motor: Variable speed with time delay relay as per AIS 011.
b Wiper arm/blade: As per AIS 019/AIS 011
16.5 Driver cabin fan 1 number, 200 mm fan As per provision of CMVR, matching interiors
Cabin lighting - luminous flux of all lamps for cabin
b As per AIS 052 with illumination level of ≥100 lux & ≤ 200 lux
lighting
Passenger area lighting - luminous flux of all lamps for
c As per AIS 052 with illumination level of ≥100 lux and ≤ 150 lux


ELR recoil type, 3 point mounting as per CMVR & AIS 052 conforming
to AIS 005 & 015
Number/location
AIS 052)
18.3 Driver/Passenger/wheelchair seat belt anchorage
Handrails minimum length*diameter*height above floor in Colour contrasting and slip resistant of aluminium tubing 32 mm dia, 3
18.6
mm mm thick. Rest as per AIS 052
Colour contrasting and slip resistant. 2 to 4 numbers. Handholds per bay.
18.7 Handholds:
Rest as per AIS 052
Vertically fitted, aluminium tubing with Colour contrasting and slip
resistant. 40 mm dia & 3.15 mm thick. Rest as per AIS 052. As an
18.8 Stanchions:
alternative to stanchions mounted on bus floor, stanchions mounted on top
of seat frames (new version seats) be explored (refer figure-2).
18.9 Not applicable for BRTS
High visibility bell pushes/pully chord/touch tape shall be fitted at a height
18.10 Passenger stop request signal of 1.2 meter on all alternate stanchions mainly for persons with
disabilities. (optional)
a In all school buses - minimum numbers. Not Applicable
b In all other buses- minimum numbers. As per AIS 052
As per AIS 052
d Other details:


18.12 Entrance/Exit guard/Step well guard:
18.14 Front/Rear door, step well lights, door open sign Incandescent bulb AIS 008
18.15 Mirrors right/left side exterior/interior: Convex as per AIS: 001 & 002. Interior with double curvature
Heavy duty 1.2 times (minimum) the kerb weight of the bus with 30⁰ of
19.1 Windows
b Minimum height of window aperture (clear vision) in mm ≥ 1000
Minimum height of upper edge of window aperture from
c As per AIS 052
bus floor


a) 24± 4°C (up to 42°C )
b) Temperature gradient of 15° ( > 42°C and up to 48°C of saloon
20.2 Target results temperature) eg. If the saloon temperature is 45o, then the target
temperature inside the bus is 45o-15o= 30o
1. Soak for 1 hour
2. At 2000 rpm
3.Upto 42°C: pull down time 30 minutes (maximum) (for more than 42°C
20.4 Procedure and up to 48°C of saloon temperature, pull down time within 40 minutes
(maximum))
4. Thermocouple to be placed over place minimum 20 numbers at nose
level
Air curtains on entry/exit gates to avoid loss/gain of heat
and or cool air when doors are frequently opened for
boarding/alighting of Passenger with min air flow of
20.5 Required
1000±50 m³/hr at each gate. Type of air curtains at entry
exit gates their power consumption etc be accounted for
while deciding engine power, etc
21.1 Air circulations and ventilation in driver's area Drivers work area to be provided with blower or suitable device (200 mm
diameter fan) to ensure proper ventilation. These devices may be capable
of 3 – speed adjustment


Maximum noise levels inside the saloon (irrespective of
84 dba (to be achieved a maximum noise level of 81 dba April 2015
21.2 AC, non-AC/fuel type/engine location)-test procedure as
onwards)
per AIS 020
While tendering purchaser may take into account the higher weight age for
more fuel efficient vehicle

Specifications for Mini and Midi BRT Bus
Bus specifications for Mini and Midi BRT buses (AC/Non-AC)

Mini Buses Midi buses
Floor height of
Floor height of 400, Floor height of 400,
900 mm shall
650 or 900 mm shall 650 mm shall be
Bus Floor heights in mm be uniform
be uniform inside uniform inside the
inside the
the vehicle vehicle
vehicle
“Low floor area shall not be less than 50% of the total saloon
Definition of Low Floor area area (excluding front wheel boxes and driver’s cab) and shall
not be ramped in the longitudinal plane”
1 Propulsion System ICE, Electrical, Hybrid, Fuel Cell
Fuel to be compatible with propulsion system & prescribed
2 Fuel-options
emission norms
3 Engine Fuel compatible engine
b Acceleration (meter/sec²) ≥ 0.8 ≥ 0.8
c Attain Bus speed of 0-30 kmph in seconds ≤ 10.5
e Grade ability from stop at GVW 17% 17%
Maximum engine torque required at lower range of RPM and

spread over a wider range of RPM
g Power requirements for Air conditioning system, ITS, etc Required
BS III/BS IV/latest
3.2 Emission norms BS III/BS IV/latest as applicable
as applicable


Engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, engine speed
3.3 Engine management in RPM, vehicle speed, engine % load (torque), diagnostic
message (engine specific)
Engine should be able to operate efficiently at ambient
temperatures of approximately 0o to 50oC, humidity level
3.4 Engine operational requirements from 5% to 100%, and altitude levels of upto 2000 meters,
generally operating in the semi arid zone/hilly region
prevailing in the area.
3.5 Engine location Optional Optional
3.6 Transmission
a Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)
Manual synchromesh - forward speeds (minimum 5) & constant mesh Purchaser to select any one transmission system (any bus
b
on reverse gear (MT) delivered after 1st April, 2015 will mandatorily have either
automatic or automated manual transmission system)
c Automatic transmission with torque convertor. Neutral during stops
Column or floor
d Mounting Column or floor Optional
Optional
Transmission system to be fitted with a mechanism which
4 Operational safety makes it possible to engage reverse gear only when vehicle is
stationary
Single reduction, hypoid gears, full floating axle shafts with
5.1 Rear axle
optimal gear ratios suitable for urban operations
Heavy duty reverse Elliot type axle suitable for various floor
5.2 Front axle
heights
6 Steering system Hydraulic power steering


7 Suspension system Optional (air suspension/parabolic/weveller)- irrespective of
7.1 Front the type of suspension, floor level of bus should not go
beyond maximum floor height (any bus delivered after 1st
7.2 Rear April, 2015 will mandatorily have air suspension only)
7.3 Kneeling (mm) applicable in case of air suspension 60 mm entry/exit side severally & collectively
Dual circuit full air brakes, with preferably disc type
arrangement for front and drum at rear brakes. Graduated
8 Braking system hand controlled, spring actuated parking brakes acting on rear
wheels (any bus delivered after 1st April, 2015 will
mandatorily have disc brake in front)
8.2 Electronic controls (optional) √ √
Low maintenance type lead acid batteries for 24 V system-
9.1 Batteries: performances as per BIS: 14257-1995 (latest). 2*12V of
commensurate capacity. Maintenance free batteries preferred.
9.3 Alternator 24V
Electronic type duly approved/certified as per AIS –
018/2001 or latest, tamper proof and be adjusted to applicable


speed limit
Capacity of diesel fuel tank/CNG cylinders adequate to
Fuel tank enable bus operation of up to 250 km between consecutive
12 fillings
Optional for diesel tank. However CNG cylinder should be
Fuel tank location etc
on roof top
a Overall length (over body excluding bumper) ≤ 6000 9000 (Tolerance -100mm/+300 mm)
≤ 2500 (≤ 2200 Preferred; Purchaser to
b Overall width (sole bar/floor level- extreme points) ≤ 2200
specify)
c Overall height (unladen-at extreme point) 3300 (maximum) 3800 (maximum)
d Wheel-base ≥ 3000 ≤ 5000
i Front overhang As per CMVR As per CMVR
ii Rear overhang As per CMVR As per CMVR
13.2 Turning circle radius (mm) - minimum As per CMVR
13.3 Floor height above ground (mm) 900/650/400 ± 20 650/400 ± 20 900 ± 20
a Axle clearance (mm) Minimum.190 mm
> 220 mm for parts fixed to bus body & > 170 mm for the
b Wheel area clearance(mm)
parts moving vertically with axle.
c Minimum ground clearance (un-kneeled) at GVW Within the wheelbase not less than 270mm.


c Ramp over angle (half of break-over angle) Minimum 4.8°
14 Bus Gates/Doors
14.1 Entry exit gates with doors
b Maximum opening closing time in seconds per operation 4
c Positions of door controls As per AIS 052
d Passenger safety system - allowing bus motion on doors closing √ √
14.2 Front service doors - near side: √ √
e Number of gates minimum. 1 1 1
14.3 Rear service doors (near side): where provided Optional and at the discretion of purchaser
As per AIS
a Door aperture (without flaps) in mm As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
052
As per AIS
b Clear door width (fully opened) As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
052
As per AIS
c Door height As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
052


Preferably rear edge of gate 1500 mm
ahead of centre line of rear axle or
d Positioning rear door with respect to centre line of rear axle As per AIS 052
front edge of gate 1500mm behind
centre line of rear axle
e Number of gates 1 1 1
Entry/Exit door – between wheels (near side/non driver side); station
14.4 Required
platform 400/650/900 mm level boarding
a Door aperture in mm 1200 mm or 1500 mm (Purchaser to specify)
1000 ± 50 minimum for 1200 mm or 1300 ± 50 maximum
b Clear door width (fully opened)
for 1500 mm
c Door height 1900 mm (minimum)
Fixed partition between gates - full height N/A
d Width of partition in mm N/A
Location of partition N/A
f Number of gates 1 1 1
Vertical centre line of the door aperture is centre line of
g Positioning doors
wheel base
Location on off side/driver side (to match the height of
14.5 Location of gates
platform without steps)
a Door aperture (without flaps) in mm 1500 800 800
b Clear door width (fully opened) 1300 ± 50 650 650
1900 mm 1900 mm 1900 mm
c Door height
(minimum) (minimum) (minimum)
d Number of gates minimum 1 2 2


Fixed partition between gates - full height N/A Optional (Purchaser to decide)
Width of partition in mm N/A 400 (maximum)
d
Vertical centre line of the partition is
Location of partition N/A
centre line of wheel base
e Positioning doors with respect to partition. One on each side of partition
f Number of gates 1 2
14.5 Intentionally left blank
Maximum first step height (mm) from ground - unladen & un-kneeled
14.6
position in buses with:
b No step entry/level entry (at station platform height.) 900/650/400 650/400 900
In no case, bus floor height should go beyond the maximum
floor height.
a if door ahead of rear axle 250 250
b if door behind rear axle 250 250
Sunken type wrap over (manually operated) ramp, for wheel
chair of PwDs, fitted on floor at gate in front of PwD seat
14.8 Ramp for wheel chair at the gates, as applicable
anchorage. Suitable design mechanism for 650/900mm floor
height considering that floor level of bus stops are at 400mm
a Dimensions
b Material
c Load carrying capacity
As applicable for 14.8
Device to prevent the wheel chair roll off the sides when the length
d
exceeds 1200mm
e Device to lock wrapped up ramp


Kneeling arrangement for kneeling on left side severally and
f Kneel ramp control: where applicable
combined. Kneeling up to 60mm
i Wheel chair anchoring - minimum for one wheel chair √ √
ii Priority seats - minimum 2 seats √ √
iii Stop request- on every pillar √ √
Emergency doors/exits or apertures (numbers) As per AIS 052
h
Power operated service door - construction & control system of a
i power operated service door be such that a Passenger is unlikely to be As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
injured/trapped between the doors while closing.
ii Door components As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
iii Door locks/locking systems/door retention items As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
iv Door hinges As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052

15 Bus body
Roll over test will be carried out for all models of the buses.
15.1 Design type approval Roll over tests with the bus rolling from ground level instead
of a raised platform. All other procedures as per AIS 031
Material to be decided by the manufacturer OR as per the
tender specifications issues by purchaser
15.3 Insulation
a Roof structure/body


a Rub rail
c Wire cover
d Wearing strip
e Foot step edging
f Panel beading
g Window frame
15.5 Floor type/materials etc
a Type of floor N/A
b Type of floor Uniform floor inside bus without steps
c Steps on floor Not required Not required
d Steps on floor N/A
e Maximum floor slope As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
12mm thickness phenolic resin bonded densified laminated
compressed wooden floor board (both side plain surface)
having density of 1.2 gms/cc conforming to IS 3513(Part-3):
type VI 1989 or latest. The flooring should also be boiling
water resistant as for marine board BIS:710-1976/ latest and
fire retardant as per BIS:5509-2000(IS15061:2002)
3 mm thick anti-skid type silicon grains ISO 877/76 for
colour, IS5509 for fire retardancy


Single piece laminated safety glass, plain, flat with curved
corners with PVB film IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest. Standard
Front windscreen (laminated) glass:
designs for each variant of buses to be followed (Refer
Annexure 1)
a
>1500mm
width*1000mm 2300-2350mm width*1250 to
Size:
height*5±0.5mm 1300mm height*8.5±0.5mmthickness
thickness
Single piece curved toughened glass-plain/flat at centre &
Rear windscreen:
curved at corners IS 2553(Part-2)–1992/latest
>1200mm
b
width*600mm 2200-2300mm width*800-900mm
Size:
height*5.5±0.5mm height*5.5±0.5 mm thickness
thickness
Flat, 2-piece design-top fixed/sliding & bottom sliding
c Side windows:
toughened glass IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest.
d
Toughened as per IS 2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest of 4.8-5.3
e Window & other glasses - material specifications, thickness etc
mm thickness
15.7.1 Passenger seating for ordinary type-1 buses As per AIS 052
a Seat layout in the low floor area As per AIS 052


b Seat layout in the higher floor area
c Seat area/seat space per Passenger (width*depth) mm 400*350
d Seat pitch - minimum in mm 686
Minimum backrest height-from floor to top of seat/headrest As per AIS 052
Seat base height-distance from floor to horizontal front upper surface
e As per AIS 052
of seat cushion mm.
Seat back rest height in mm 350 375
f Torso angle (degrees) Minimum 12⁰ Minimum 12⁰
‘PPLD/LDPE’ moulded AIS:023 & bus code for
g Seat materials
performance
h Seat frame structure material where required: Frame Structure of ERW steel tube
i
Seat base height: As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
Polyurethane foam IS15061:2002, 30±5 mm (padding is
Seat back/Pad material/Thickness: (optional)
optional)
Upholstery: Pile Fabric/Jekard 0.7-1mm thickness
l Area for seated passengers (sq.mm.): 400*350 400*350
m Area for standee passengers (sq.mm.): As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
n Number of seats including one for wheel chair 13-22 23-34
o Number of standees (calculation as per AIS 052) As per AIS 052
p Seats side facing location Not suggested except on wheel arches
q Seat back rest Fixed


Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance
r Seat belts & their anchorage
etc. as per AIS 052)
s Performance & strength requirements of: √ √
15.7.2 Gangway:
1750 mm for
standee type &1500 1900 mm including that in the rear
a Minimum interior head room (centre line of gangway) in mm
mm for non standee overhang area.
type
i At front axle:
iii Other areas
(Refer figure-1) minimum 600 mm excluding armrests
Gangway Width (mm) from gates to longitudinal space between rows
b (armrests are not required) and including stanchions- will be
of seats (Access to service doors)
measured from seat edge to seat edge.
c Gangway Width (mm) in longitudinal space between rows of seats As above As above
Gangway Width (mm) in longitudinal space between rows of seats

d As above As above
(rear of rear edge of the rear door in RE bus)
e
Driver’s seat As per AIS 023 & AIS 052
15.8 Corrosion prevention & painting As per clause 3.17 of AIS 052
a As per clause 3.17 of AIS 052


External surfaces of structural members
b Primer coating
c Painting:
16 Electricals
BIS marked, copper conductors with fire retardant as per
IS/ISO: 6722:2006 as per appropriate class. Conductor cross-
16.1 Electrical cables: section varying as per circuit requirements, minimum cross-
section 0.5 sq mm. Quality marking may also be as per
equivalent or better European, Japanese, US standards
As above and suitable to carry rated current (Japanese auto
Standard JASO D0609-75 AV)
As per AIS 052 - fuse of rated current 1.5 times the load
a Fuse current of electrical equipment. Necessary in every electrical
circuit
Isolation switches for electrical circuits where RMS value of voltage As per AIS 052- Isolation switch required for each such
b
exceeds 100 volts circuit
c Location of cables away from heat sources As per AIS 052- Required for each such circuit
Type approval of circuit diagram as per standards related to electric
d As per AIS 052 - Required for all items
equipments/wiring
e Cable insulation with respect to heat As per AIS 052
Heavy-duty type capable of carrying & interrupting total
f Battery cut - off switch (isolator switch):
circuit load. 1 each near battery/driver
16.4 Wind screen wiper: Electrically operated with two wiper arms & blades, wiper


motor heavy duty steel body with minimum 2-Speed
operation wiping system as per CMVR/BIS 7827 part-1, 2, 3
(Sec.1 & 2)/latest. As per AIS 011
a Wiper motor: Variable speed with time delay relay as per AIS11.
b Wiper arm/blade: AIS 019/AIS011
1 number, 200mm fan as per provision of CMVR, matching
16.5 Driver cabin fan
interiors
16.6 Lighting - internal & external and illumination As per AIS 052.
As per AIS 052 & bulbs tested for photometry as per IS
a Dash Board Tell tale lighting/control lighting
1606:1996
As per AIS 052 with illumination level of ≥ 100 lux & ≤ 200
b Cabin Lighting - luminous flux of all lamps for cabin lighting
lux
Passenger area lighting - luminous flux of all lamps for Passenger As per AIS 052 with illumination level of ≥ 100 lux and ≤
c
area lighting 150 lux
ELR recoil type, 3 point mounting as per CMVR & AIS 052
conforming to AIS: 005&015.
18.2 Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance
Number:
etc. as per AIS 052)
18.3 Driver/Passenger/wheelchair Seat Belt Anchorage


Colour contrasting and slip resistant of aluminium tubing 32
18.6 Handrails Minimum length*diameter* height above floor in mm
mm dia, 3 mm thick.
Colour contrasting and slip resistant. 2 to 4 Numbers. hand
18.7 Handholds:
holds per bay
Vertically fitted, aluminium tubing with Colour contrasting
and slip resistant. 40 mm dia & 3.15 mm thick. Rest As per
18.8 Stanchions: AIS 052. As an alternative to stanchions mounted on bus
floor, stanchions mounted on top of seat frames (new version
seats) be explored (ref figure-2).
High visibility bell pushes shall be fitted at a height of 1.2
meter on all alternate stanchions. These would assist PwDs
18.10 Left blank
18.11 Window Guardrails:
a In all school buses - minimum numbers.
b In all other buses - minimum numbers.
c In AC super deluxe buses As per AIS 052.
d Other details:
800 mm minimum height extending ≥ 100 mm more than
centre line of sitting position of the Passenger.
Heavy duty 1.2 times (minimum) the kerb weight of the bus
with 30o of the longitudinal axis of the bus. As per CMVR &


IS 9760 - ring type
18.18 Fog Lighting As per AIS 052/CMVR
Both made of Steel or impact resistant polymer or
Bumpers - front and rear combination of both meeting requirement of an energy
18.19 absorbing system
19.1 Windows
b Minimum height of window aperture (clear vision) ≥ 700 mm ≥ 1000 mm
c Minimum height of upper edge of window aperture from bus floor As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052

12 years or
10,00,000 km
a) 24+/- 4°C (Up to 42°C )
b) Temperature Gradient of 15⁰ ( > 42°C and up to 48°C of
20.2 Target results saloon temperature) e.g. If the saloon temperature is 45o, then
the target temperature inside the bus is 45o-15o= 30o
c) Min avg. air velocity at air vent is 8 m/s


1. Soak for 1 hour
2. At 2000 rpm
3.Upto 42°C: pull down time 30 minutes (maximum) (for
20.4 Procedure more than 42°C and up to 48°C of saloon temperature, pull
down time within 40 min (maximum))
4. Thermocouple to be placed over place minimum 20
numbers. at nose level
Air curtains on entry/exit gates to avoid loss/gain of heat and or cool
air when doors are frequently opened for boarding/alighting of
20.5 Passenger with min air flow of 1000±50 m³/hr at each gate. Type of Required
air curtains at entry exit gates their power consumption etc be
accounted for while deciding engine power, etc
An air passage/duct/roof hatch to be provided in driver area at
a suitable location for proper inflow of air inside the driver
cab
Air circulations and ventilation in driver's area
21.1 Drivers work area to be provided with blower or
– speed adjustment
Maximum noise levels inside the saloon (irrespective of AC, non- 84 dba (to be achieved a maximum noise level of 81dba April
21.2
AC/fuel type/engine location)-test procedure as per AIS 020 2015 onwards)
While tendering purchaser may take into account the higher

weight age for more fuel efficient vehicle

Specifications for Standard Size Bus of Premium Segment
Bus specifications for Standard Bus of Premium Segment (Air conditioned)

Bus characteristics 400 mm 650 mm
As per AIS 052 (this segment of buses are envisaged to be more comfortable for
seating passengers with lesser standees). However all buses to be delivered after 1st
Bus floor heights (400 and 650 mm) April 2015 will follow the same definition as in the case of non-premium buses) i.e.
“low floor area shall not be less than 50% of the total saloon area (excluding front
wheel boxes and driver’s cab) and shall not be ramped in the longitudinal plane”
1 Propulsion system Internal combustion engine, electrical, hybrid, fuel cell
2 Fuels-options Diesel/CNG/ULSD/hydrogen
3 Engine
3.1 Fuel recommended Fuel to be compatible with propulsion system.
a Maximum vehicle speed of up to 75 kmph bus GVW
operations
Acceleration (meter/sec²) complemented with
b 0.9 0.9
minimum 1000 Nm torque
c Attain bus speed of 0-30 kmph 9.0 seconds 9.0 seconds
d Maximum speed ≤ 75 kmph ≤ 75 kmph
e Grade ability from stop at 1.5 GVW 17% 17%
HP rating designed to provide rated torque of minimum 1000 Nm (under full load)
preferably at lower range.
Maximum Fuel efficiency kmpl or kmpkg. Vehicle
Manufacturer to specify fuel efficiency in terms of
kmpl or kmpkg under standard 13 mode urban
3.3 √ √
operating cycle and rated loading. While tendering,
purchaser may take into account the higher weight
age for more fuel efficient vehicle


Full electronic management of engine including on-board diagnostic and driver
Electronic engine management (EMS) system with
3.5 alerts e.g. engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, engine speed in RPM,
following provisions amongst others:
a Fault tracing and diagnostics √ √
Information generation about driver and vehicle
b performance as specified as part of ITS √ √
specifications
3.5.1 Typical EMS parameters √ √
a Fuel feed & fuel delivery system status related to: √ √
i Feed pump pressure √ √
ii Fuel delivery pressure √ √
iii Booster pressure and temperature √ √
b Coolant Status related to: √ √
i Coolant level √ √
ii Coolant temperature √ √
iii Coolant pressure √ √
c Engine oil status related to: √ √
i Oil level √ √
ii Oil temperature √ √
iii Oil pressure √ √
d Accelerator pedal position √ √
e Water in fuel indicator √ √
f Injector status √ √
g Engine position timing sensor √ √
h Engine speed sensor √ √


i Control and information links √ √
i SAE J1939 control link √ √
ii SAE J158 / J1708 Information link √ √
approximately 0o to 50oC, humidity level from 5% to 100%, and altitude levels of up
to 2000 meters, generally operating in the semi arid zone/hilly region prevailing in
the area.
3.7 Engine location Rear
Transmission-heavy duty-
3.8 Automatic with torque convertor and in-built
retarder - hydrodynamic type. Neutral during stops. √ √
Reduced engine load at stops (NBS)
4 Operational safety - transmission related
Transmission system be fitted with a mechanism which makes it possible to engage
4.1 Reverse gear engagement reverse gear only when vehicle is stationary
An interlock to prevent the movement of bus when

4.2 √ √
doors opened
4.3 Drive shaft lubrication for life √ √
5 Clutch (front and rear axle) Not applicable Not applicable
Hydraulic power steering with height and angle adjustments provision. Adjustable
6 Steering system steering column.
7 Suspension system Fully pneumatic complete with ECAS/electronic management and control systems


7.3 Kneeling (mm) 60mm entry/exit side severally & collectively
An interlock to prevent movement of bus when
7.4 √ √
kneeled/kneeling
7.7 Controls Electronically controlled air suspension system
a Electronic control suspension system for √ √
b Controlling floor level √ √
Enhancing comfort by absorbing shocks in case of
c √ √
road irregularities
d Uniform spring rate in all loading conditions √ √
e Self correction of bellow height to √ √
i Help protect driveline angularity related problems √ √
ii Counter road unevenness √ √
iii Monitor bellow failures √ √
iv Provide passenger comfort √ √
Dual circuit full air brakes, with disc type arrangement for front and rear brakes.
Full pneumatic electronically controlled disc brakes with brake blending and
8 Braking System
rollback prevention system. Graduated hand controlled, spring actuated parking
brakes acting on rear wheels.


Anti skid anti brake locking system (ABS)
necessary for urban driving cycle: i) involving high
levels of unexpected braking requirements, ii)
8.1 calling for excessive panic braking particularly in √ √
rainy season. iii) Requiring enhanced
manoeuvrability, smooth stopping and low wear
and tear of involved components.
Electronic braking control system (EBS) for
uniform distribution of braking force on all wheels,
8.2 contributing to smooth braking, optimizing braking √ √
with minimal pedal force thereby reducing driver
fatigue.
8.3 Electronic monitoring of brakes
a Brake pad condition √ √
b Brake pad temperature condition √ √
9 Electrical system 24 volt DC, multiplexed wiring
Low maintenance type lead acid batteries for 24 V system- performances as per
9.1 Batteries BIS: 14257-1995 (latest). 2*12V batteries of 180 Ah capacity. Maintenance free
batteries preferred.
9.3 Alternator 24V- another alternator of similar capacity for AC.
Electronic type duly approved/certified as per AIS: 018/2001 or latest, tamper proof
and be adjusted to applicable speed limit


On-board fuel storage capacity adequate for bus operation of over 300 km between
Fuel tank consecutive fillings
12
c Overall height (unladen-at extreme point ) 3800(Maximum)
d Wheel-base 6100 (tolerance: -200 + 400)
e Front overhang As per CMVR
f Rear overhang As per CMVR
13.2 Turning circle radius (mm) As per CMVR
13.3 Floor height above ground (mm) ≤ 400 ≤ 650
a Axle clearance (mm) Minimum190
b Minimum ground clearance (un-kneeled) at GVW Within the wheelbase not less than 270mm.
Required ≥ 8.5⁰ (can be proportionately reduced with respect to floor height but
a Angle of approach (unladen)
should not be less than 8.0⁰)
Required ≥ 9.0⁰ (can be proportionately reduced with respect to floor height but
b Angle of departure (unladen)
should not be less than 8.5⁰)
c Ramp over angle (half of break-over angle) ≥ 4.8⁰
14 Bus gates/Doors


14.1 Location of gates Location on near side
14.2 Type of doors Swing in/out type
b Opening closing time in seconds per operation ≤4
Positions of door controls ensuring display of On dashboard, as also inside & outside of doors for emergency operation and at
c
open/close status on dash board stanchions for Passenger access
Passenger safety system - allowing bus motion on
d Mandatory
doors closing
a Door aperture (without flaps) in mm 1200 (minimum)
14.4 Rear service doors (near side): √ √
a Door aperture (without Flaps) in mm 1200 (minimum)
Preferably rear edge of gate 1500 mm ahead of central line of rear axle or front edge
d Positioning rear door
of gate 1500 mm behind central line of rear axle
Maximum first step height (mm) from ground -
14.5
unladen & un-kneeled position in buses with:


No- step entry/level entry (at station platform
b 650 mm (not applicable for 400 mm )
height)
b if door behind rear axle NA NA
Sunken type wrap over (manually operated) ramp,
for wheel chair of PwDs, fitted on floor at gate
(preferably at front gate) in front of PwD seat
anchorage.
Suitable design mechanism
a Dimensions Width ≥ 900 mm for 650mm floor ht
b Material Aluminium alloy with anti-slip coating considering that floor level of
c Load carrying capacity > 300 kg bus stops are at 400mm
Device to prevent the wheel chair roll off the sides
d √
when the length exceeds 1200mm
Kneeling arrangement for kneeling on left side severally and combined. Kneeling
f Kneel ramp control
up to 60mm
Wheel chair anchoring- minimum for one wheel
h √ √
chair
i Priority seats- minimum 2 seats √ √
j Stop request- on every pillar √ √
k Place to keep PwD assists like cane, etc √ √
Colour contrasting/other guidance for persons with
l √ √
visual deficiencies


Any other provisions to meet requirement of
m √ √
disabilities Act 1995
14.8 Emergency doors/exits or apertures (numbers) As per AIS 052
a Dimensions mm As per AIS 052
14.9 Door closing requirements for bus movement - Bus could move only after door closing completed
Power operated service door - construction &
control system of a power operated service door be
a As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
such that a Passenger is unlikely to be
injured/trapped between the doors while closing.
b Door components As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
c Door locks/locking systems/door retention items As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
d Door hinges As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052

15 Bus body
15.1 Design type approval
Design type approval- all bus body structures &
structural aggregates be designed to fulfil the
loading, operating & performance parameters using
finite element analysis or any other analytic
technique for:
a Required Required
Strength
Stiffness
Structural Stability
Vibration
Safety


15.2 Structural performance
a Bus structure to meet requirements of:
i Body structure strength test-
each type of vehicle be subjected to roll over test on
complete vehicle/specified representative section As per AIS 052
thereof or to an alternate method approved by the
test agency
ii Stability As per AIS 052
iii Deflection √ √
iv Vibrations √ √
v Roll over protection √ √
Joint strength- body panel joints meet requirements
of holding the joined panel when subjected to force
vi As per AIS 052
of 60% of tensile strength of weakest joined body
panel.
b Various loads:
Normal loads (static) = Number of
Passenger*weight of Passenger (68 Kgs.) +
i √ √
Passenger luggage weight (7 Kgs). (Besides the
vehicle related loads).
Bump loads: # Bump height = As per relevant
BIS/Indian Road Congress guidelines. # Case I:
single wheel on bump/pot hole. # Case II:
ii √ √
diagonally opposite wheels on Bump/Pot hole. #
Case III: both wheels (front & rear) on bump/pot
hole.


Braking loads: 0.6g (applied together). Horizontal =
iii √ √
0.6g load, Vertical = 1g load
c Bus body structure evaluation by a & or b As under As under
i Physical testing or As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
ii Finite element method As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
Required performance values/data (minimum) for
d As under
above load conditions:
i Strength (factor of safety) (tolerance -10%) ≥ 3 i.e. design stress ≥ 1/3rdof yield stress
ii Stiffness (deflection) mm 5mm
iii Vibrations (lowest natural frequency) hertz 5Hz
Roll over tests with the bus rolling from ground
level instead of a raised platform. Angular velocity
should not exceed 5 degrees/second. All other
procedure as per AIS031 (i) Unstable position should not occur before 35⁰. ( ii) No part of structure intrudes
iv 1. Bus tilted to its unstable position into residual space.
2. Bus allowed falling freely under gravity from this
position.
3. GVW of the bus to be considered
4. Energy absorbed by the structure {E R
=Reference energy-- potential energy of the bus in
its (unstable) equilibrium position). ER = M*g*h
v Where M= Effective weight of the bus, g = 0.75 ER
Acceleration due to gravity, h= Height of C.G.
above ground level in (unstable) equilibrium
position.}.
vi Buckling factor ≥4


15.3 Bus structure- materials specs etc
a Super structure Material to be decided by the manufacturer OR as per the tender specifications
issues by purchaser. Other requirements as per bus body code. Material should fulfil
b Under structure: strength etc. requirements indicated above
c Panelling
i Roof panelling: interior
ii Roof panelling: exterior
iii Side panelling: interior
iv Other side panels:
Stretch panel: Exterior side panels of stretched steel
Material to be decided by the manufacturer OR as per the tender specifications
v sheet at different waist levels along length of the
issues by purchaser. Other requirements as per bus body code Material should fulfil
bus
strength etc. requirements indicated above.
vi Skirt Panel
vii Front end interior
viii Front end exterior
ix Rear end interior
x Rear end exterior
Material to be decided by the manufacturer subject to meeting requirement of flame
15.4 Insulation
retardancy, fire proofing and non-in flammability as per applicable standards
Flame retardant/non flammable-- polyurethane/glass wool IS 15061or latest of

a Roof structure
density 40 Kg/m3 minimum.
b Engine compartment Fire retardant preferably ceramic fibre 128 kg/m3


a Rub rail
c Wire cover
d Wearing strip
e Foot step edging
f Panel beading
g Window frame
Flat except at wheel arches in the low floor area of bus- seats may be located over
a Type of floor
the wheel arches
One step in the low floor area
either at gates or across the
floor. No step in the low floor
No steps except those necessary for the rear high area for level boarding at
b Steps on floor
floor area station platform of 650 mm.
Steps may be provided as
necessary on high floor in the
rear side
c Maximum floor slope 6 % ( As per AIS 052)


12 mm thickness phenolic resin bonded densified laminated compressed wooden

floor board (both side plain surface) having density of 1.2 gms/cc conforming to IS
d Floor surface material 3513 (Part-3): type VI 1989 or latest. The flooring should also be boiling water
resistant as for marine board BIS 710-1976/ latest and fire retardant as per BIS
5509-2000 (IS 15061:2002)
3 mm thick anti-skid type silicon grains ISO 877/76 for colour, IS5509 for fire
e Anti – skid material
retardancy
15.7 Safety glasses and fittings Single piece windshield, stylish exterior, combination head lamps etc
Single piece laminated safety glass, with PVB film IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest.
Front windscreen (laminated) glass: Front wind screen glass shape may be curved or plain, flat with curved corners, to
a match vehicle design and contours etc.
Single piece curved or plain/flat at centre & curved at corners to match vehicle
Rear windscreen: contours/design. Rear wind screen glass be toughened glass IS: 2553(Part-2)–
b 1992/latest.

Large flat/curved to match bus shape and contour, 1-piece design-fixed toughened
Side windows:
c glass IS2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest.


Minimum window glass/aperture area (main
14000
windows) in cm²
Light transmission (%) in case of tinted glasses As per CMVR
Window & other glasses - material specifications,
d Tinted and toughened as per IS 2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest of 4.8-5.3 mm thickness
thickness etc
e Safety glass As per AIS 052/CMVR
f Rear view mirrors As per AIS 052
Seating and gangway etc for ACX buses generally Ergonomically designed seats with soft cushion head seats rest, spacious gangway
15.8
as per AIS 052 etc.
15.8.1 Passenger seating’s for ACX type-1 buses As per AIS 052
Seat area/seat space per Passenger (width*depth)
c 450*450
mm as per AIS 052
d Seat pitch - minimum: mm as per AIS 052 750
Minimum backrest height- from floor to top of
1100 mm from floor as per AIS 052
seat/headrest
e
Seat base height- distance from floor to horizontal
As per AIS 052
front upper surface of seat cushion mm
f Torso angle Minimum 15⁰ with option of reclining adjustable seats
Passenger seats with high back rest, contoured to

g suit human body, padded and provided with head √ √
rest


h Seat materials Cushioned seats with polyurethane foam as per IS15961-2002.
i Seat frame structure material where required Frame structure of ERW steel or aluminium tubes/sheets/formed sections
Free height over seating position mm More than 900

j
Clearance space for seated Passenger facing
k As per AIS 052
partition mm
Seat back/Pad material/thickness: Polyurethane foam IS15061:2002, 50± 5 mm
l Type Suitably moulded/fabricated and padded with > 50 mm foam with cloth upholstery
Upholstery Pile fabric/jekard 0.7-1.0 mm thickness
m Area for seated passengers (sq.mm) 450*450
n Area for standee passengers (sq.mm) As per bus code
o Number of seats including one for wheel chair 32 - 34

p Number of standees (calculation as per AIS 052) As per AIS 052
q Sitting/Standing Ratio Not required
r Headrest Required
s Seats side facing location Not suggested except on wheel arches
t Seat arm As per AIS 052
u Magazine pouch Required
v Individual seat row fans Required if ventilation provisions are inadequate in the event of AC failures


w Reading lights individual Required
x Seat back rest Reclining
y Seat belts & their anchorage Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc. as per AIS 052)
Performance & strength requirements of driver &
z As per AIS 052
passenger seats
15.8.2 Gangway: Minimum 600 mm
Minimum interior head room (centre line of
gangway) mm
Gangway width (mm) from gates to longitudinal
Minimum 600 mm
space between seats (access to service doors)
Gangway width (mm) in longitudinal space
b Minimum 600 mm
between seats
between seats (rear of rear edge of the rear door in Minimum 600 mm
rear engine bus)
Slope of the gangway in type I ACX bus
As per AIS 052
General
c Gangway slope in zone rearward of a transverse
vertical plane situated 1500 mm forward of the As per AIS 052
centre line of the rear axle
15.9 Driver’s work place/cabin/seat etc As per AIS 052


Driver work place/cabin provided with more
privacy, safety and easy access to controls and inter State of art driver cockpit station.
alia equipped with:
a Reverse gear camera As per ITS specifications As per ITS specifications
b Door cameras As per ITS specifications As per ITS specifications
c Lights control √ √
Fans and/or other means of ventilation & air
d √ √
circulation in the event of failure of AC
Driver’s seat generally as per AIS 023 and duly
e As per AIS 023 & AIS 052
equipped with
i Three way seat adjustments facility and controls √ √
ii Air suspension system √ √
Corrosion prevention treatment/painting for structural members/components,
assembled structure, panels etc
All materials & joints would withstand a two weeks (336 hours) salt spray test in
Corrosion prevention treatment accordance with ASTM procedure B117 with no structural detrimental effect to
normally visible surfaces & no weight loss of over 1%. Other details As per AIS 052
Internal surfaces of structural members As above
a External surfaces of structural members As above for internal surfaces of tubular structural members corrosion prevention
As above for corrosion prevention if any riveting and or welding operations carried
After drilling holes/welding out after treatment , etc,
corrosion free guaranteed life of bus items/structure in years/km
Inter metallic galvanic corrosion prevention Required
b Primer coating Suitable specification and performance


PU paint panel etch primer, PU primer surface, PU top coat BIS 13213:1991 or
c Painting latest/international standard as applicable for exterior painting including interior
wherever required. shades–IS 5-1978 (or latest) class-A2
16 Electricals
BIS/DIN/ISO marked, copper conductors with fire retardant PVC insulation
capable to withstand temperatures up to 70⁰ fire retardant cables per IS 2465-1985
16.1 Electrical Cables
class B. Conductor cross-section varying as per circuit requirements, minimum
cross-section 0.5 sq. mm
As above and suitable to carry rated current (Japanese Auto Standard JASO D0609-
75 AV)
As per AIS 052 - fuse of rated current 1.5 times the load current of electrical
a Fuse
equipment. Necessary in every electrical circuit
Isolation switches for electrical circuits where RMS
b As per AIS 052. Isolation switch required for each such circuit
value of voltage exceeds 100 volts
c Location of cables away from heat sources As per AIS 052- required for each such circuit
Type approval of circuit diagram as per standards
d As per AIS 052 - required for all items
related to electric equipments/wiring
Heavy-duty type capable of carrying & interrupting total circuit load.1 each near
e Battery cut - off switch (isolator switch)
battery/driver
Pantograph type electrically operated with two wiper arms & blades; wiper motor
Wind screen wiping & washing system, demister
16.4 heavy-duty steel body with minimum 2-speed operation; wiping system as per
etc:
CMVR/BIS 7827 Part-1, 2, 3 (Sec.1 & 2)/latest. As per AIS 011


Variable speed with time delay relay as per IS011.20-24 cycles/sec, 24 V*150W
a Wiper motor
minimum.
b Wiper arm/blade Pantograph type. AIS 019/AIS011
c Wind screen washing system √ √
d Capacity of washing system tank litres minimum 10 10
16.5 Driver Cabin Fan 1 number, 200 mm fan. As per provision of CMVR, matching interiors
Cabin lighting- luminous flux of all lamps for cabin
lighting
Passenger area lighting -luminous flux of all lamps
for Passenger area lighting
17 ITS As specified separately under ITS specifications
18 Safety related items
ELR recoil type, 3 point mounting as per CMVR & bus code. Conforming to AIS
18.1 Driver seat belt & anchorage duly type approved
005 & AIS 015
Passengers seat belt
18.2
Number Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc. as per AIS 052)
18.3 Driver/Passenger/Wheelchair seatbelt anchorage


Dry chemical powder type GSR– 853 (E) dated 19.11.2000 (or latest)/As per AIS
18.4 Fire extinguisher
052, 2 kg each, ISI Marked
18.5 First aid box 1 Number, as per provision of CMVR
Handrails Minimum length*diameter*height above Colour contrasting and slip resistant of aluminium tubing. 32 mm diameter, 3 mm
18.6
floor: mm thick.
Colour contrasting and slip resistant. 2 to 4 Numbers. Hand holds per bay. Other
18.7 Handholds
details as per AIS 052
Vertically fitted, aluminium tubing with Colour contrasting and slip resistant. 40
18.8 Stanchions
mm diameter & 3.15 mm thick. Other details as per AIS 052
High visibility bell pushes shall be fitted at a height of 1.2 meter on all alternate
stanchions. These would assist PwDs
800 mm minimum height extending ≥ 100mm more than centre line of sitting
18.10 Entrance/Exit Guard/Step well guard: position of the Passenger.
18.13 Mirrors right/left side exterior/interior Convex As per AIS 001 & 002. Interior with double curvature
Heavy duty 1.2 times (minimum) the kerb weight of the bus within 30o of the
longitudinal axis of the bus. As per CMVR & IS 9760 - Ring Type
Both made of steel or impact resistant polymer or combination of both meeting
Bumpers - front and rear requirement of an energy absorbing system
18.17
18.18 Gas leak detection system for CNG fuelled engines √ √


18.19 Fire detection system √ √
18.20 Fire suppression system √ √
19.1 Windows
a Type of window Large tinted window panes for ACX bus
b Minimum height of window aperture (clear vision) ≥ 1200 mm in type I -ACX
Minimum height of upper edge of window aperture
c As per AIS 052
from bus floor
19.2 Cabin luggage carrier (CLC) As per AIS 052
a Positioning of CLC
i Width from side wall (mm) 250
ii Height from roof (mm) 200
"ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) ASTM-BS368/better or similar to that in
b Design & material
Passenger aero planes
c Additional provisions at the underside of CLC √ √
i Individual seat reading light At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
ii Individually adjustable air conditioning knob At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
iii Call button At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
Passenger entertainment and other miscellaneous
19.3
items
a Touch screen setting type TV for individual seats At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
b Audio ports at arm rest for TV and piped music At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled


c Head phone (replaceable loose item on demand) At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
d Folding table for each seat √ √
e Magazine pouch √ √
f Adjustable foot rest At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
g Back rest adjustment knob in case of reclining seats √ √
Power ports on each seat to facilitate use of laptop,
h √ √
MP3 player, USB etc
i Cluster of mobile phone charging points √ √
Air conditioning system - operational
20
conditions/other requirements etc.
20.1 Specifications Upto 42°C of saloon temperature and > 42°C to 48°C
a) 23+/- 1°C (for all temperature ranges)
20.2 Target results b) Minimum average air velocity at air vent is 8 m/s
1. Soak for 1 hour

2. At 2000 rpm
20.4 Procedure 3.Upto 42°C: pull down time 30 minutes (maximum) (for more than 42°C and upto
48°C of saloon temperature, pull down time within 40 minutes (maximum))
4. Thermocouple to be placed over place minimum 20 numbers. at nose level
Air curtains on entry/exit gates to avoid loss/gain of

heat and or cool air when doors are frequently
20.5 Optional
opened for boarding/alighting of Passenger with
minimum air flow of 1000±50 m³/hr at each gate


20.6 Individual seat air flow adjustment system Required
20.7 Air conditioning system in driver work place As in saloon
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels
21
(interior)
Maximum noise levels inside the saloon
≤ 75 Db(A) (to be achieved a maximum noise level of 72 Db(A) April 2015
21.1 (irrespective of AC, non-AC/fuel type/engine
onwards)
location)-test procedure as per AIS 020
21.2 Vibration levels
Vibration levels at driver/Passenger seats
a ≤ 0.5
(meter/sec²)
b Vibration level in gangway (meter/sec²) ≤1
Harshness levels when measured under city driving
21.3 conditions on city roads with pot holes and speed
breakers, etc
a Noise level in saloon from drive axle, etc Nil
b Dominant frequencies to fall outside the ranges of 0.5-1 Hz, 5-7 Hz and 18-20 Hz
c Transient vibration level in seating area maximum 1g
d Transient vibration level at driver seat maximum 0.1g
Life cycle requirements of bus (whichever is
22 15 years or 12,00,000 km
earlier)

Specifications for Midi Bus of Premium Segment
Bus specifications for Midi Bus of Premium Segment (Air conditioned)

As per AIS 052 (this segment of buses are envisaged to be more comfortable for
seating passengers with lesser standees). However all buses to be delivered after 1st
Bus floor heights (400 and 650 mm) April 2015 will follow the same definition as in the case of non-premium buses) i.e.
“low floor area shall not be less than 50% of the total saloon area (excluding front
wheel boxes and driver’s cab) and shall not be ramped in the longitudinal plane”
1 Propulsion system Internal combustion engine, electrical, hybrid, fuel cell
2 Fuels-options Diesel/CNG/ULSD/hydrogen
3 Engine
3.1 Fuel recommended Fuel to be compatible with propulsion system
a Maximum vehicle speed of up to 75 kmph bus GVW
operations
Acceleration (meter/sec²) complemented with
b 0.9 0.9
minimum 1000 Nm torque
c Attain bus speed of 0-30 kmph 9.0 seconds 9.0 seconds
d Max speed ≤ 75 kmph ≤ 75 kmph
e Grade ability from stop at 1.5 GVW (%) 17 17
HP rating designed to provide rated torque of minimum 1000 Nm (under full load)
preferably at lower rpm range.
Maximum fuel efficiency kmpl or kmpkg. Vehicle
Manufacturer to specify fuel efficiency in terms of
kmpl or kmpkg under standard 13 mode urban
3.3 √ √
operating cycle and rated loading. While tendering,
purchaser may take into account the higher weight age


Full electronic management of engine including on-board diagnostic and driver
Electronic engine management (EMS) system with
3.5 alerts e.g. engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, engine speed in RPM,
following provisions amongst others:
a Fault tracing and diagnostics √ √
Information generation about driver and vehicle
b √ √
performance as specified as part of ITS specifications
3.5.1 Typical EMS parameters √ √
a Fuel feed & fuel delivery system status related to: √ √
i Feed pump pressure √ √
ii Fuel delivery pressure √ √
iii Booster pressure and temperature √ √
b Coolant Status related to: √ √
i Coolant level √ √
ii Coolant temperature √ √
iii Coolant pressure √ √
c Engine oil status related to: √ √
i Oil level √ √
ii Oil temperature √ √
iii Oil pressure √ √
d Accelerator pedal position √ √
e Water in fuel indicator √ √
f Injector status √ √
g Engine position timing sensor √ √
h Engine speed sensor √ √
i Control and information links √ √


i SAE J1939 control link √ √
ii SAE J1587 / J1708 Information link √ √
approximately 0o to 50oC, humidity level from 5% to 100%, and altitude levels of
up to 2000 meters, generally operating in the semi arid zone/hilly region prevailing
in the area.
3.7 Engine location Rear
Transmission-heavy duty-
3.8 Automatic with torque convertor and in-built retarder -
hydrodynamic type. Neutral during stops. Reduced √ √
engine load at stops (NBS)
4 Operational safety - transmission related
Transmission system be fitted with a mechanism which makes it possible to engage
4.1 Reverse gear engagement
reverse gear only when vehicle is stationary
An interlock to prevent the movement of bus when
4.2 √ √
doors opened
4.3 Drive shaft lubrication for life √ √
5 Clutch Not applicable Not applicable
Hydraulic power steering with height and angle adjustments provision. Adjustable
6 Steering system
steering column.
7 Suspension system Fully pneumatic complete with ECAS/electronic management and control systems
7.3 Kneeling (mm) 60 mm entry/exit side severally & collectively


An interlock to prevent movement of bus when
7.4 √ √
kneeled/kneeling
7.7 Controls Electronically controlled air suspension system
a Electronic control suspension system for: √ √
b Controlling floor level √ √
Enhancing comfort by absorbing shocks in case of
c √ √
road irregularities
d Uniform spring rate in all loading conditions √ √
e Self correction of bellow height to: √ √
i Help protect driveline angularity related problems √ √
iii Monitor bellow failures √ √
iv Provide passenger comfort √ √
Dual circuit full air brakes, with disc type arrangement for front and rear brakes.
Full pneumatic electronically controlled disc brakes with brake blending and
8 Braking System
rollback prevention system. Graduated hand controlled, spring actuated parking
brakes acting on rear wheels.
Anti skid anti brake locking system (ABS) necessary
for urban driving cycle: i) involving high levels of
unexpected braking requirements, ii) calling for
8.1 excessive panic braking particularly in rainy season. √ √
iii) Requiring enhanced manoeuvrability, smooth
stopping and low wear and tear of involved
components.


Electronic braking control system (EBS) for uniform
distribution of braking force on all wheels,
8.2 contributing to smooth braking, optimizing braking √ √
with minimal pedal force thereby reducing driver
fatigue.
8.3 Electronic monitoring of brakes
9 Electrical system 24 volt DC, multiplexed wiring
Low maintenance type lead acid batteries for 24 V system- performances as per
9.1 Batteries: BIS: 14257-1995 (latest). 2*12V batteries of 180 Ah capacity. Maintenance free
batteries preferred
9.3 Alternator 24V- another alternator of similar capacity for AC.
Electronic type duly approved/certified as per AIS: 018/2001 or latest, tamper proof
and be adjusted to applicable speed limit
On-board fuel storage capacity adequate for bus operation of over 250 km between
Fuel tank
12 consecutive fillings
a Overall length (over body excluding bumper) in mm 9000 (tolerance +300 mm)
Overall width (sole bar/floor level- extreme points) in
b 2600 (maximum)
mm


c Overall height (unladen)-(at extreme point ) 3800(maximum)
d Wheel-base ≤ 5000
e Front overhang in mm As per CMVR
f Rear overhang As per CMVR
13.2 Turning circle radius (mm)-maximum 10 meters As per CMVR
13.3 Floor height above ground (mm) ≤ 400 ≤ 650
a Axle clearance (mm) Minimum190
b Minimum ground clearance (un-kneeled) at GVW Within the wheelbase not less than 270 mm.
a Angle of approach (unladen) ≥ 8.0⁰
b Angle of departure (unladen) ≥ 8.5⁰
c Ramp over angle (half of break-over angle) ≥ 4.8⁰
14 Bus body
14.1 Location of gates Location on near side
14.2 Type of doors Swing in/out type
b Opening closing time in seconds per operation ≤4
Positions of door controls ensuring display of On dashboard, as also inside & outside of doors for emergency operation and at
c
open/close status on dash board stanchions for Passenger access
d Mandatory
doors closing

14.4 Rear service doors (near side): Optional Optional
Preferably rear edge of gate 1500 mm ahead of central line of rear axle or front edge
d Positioning rear door
of gate 1500 mm behind central line of rear axle
Maximum first step height(mm) from ground -
14.5
b No- step entry/level entry (at station platform height) NA 650 mm
b if door behind rear axle 250
Sunken type wrap over (manually
operated) ramp, for wheel chair of PwDs,
fitted on floor at gate (preferably at front Suitable design mechanism for 650mm
gate) in front of PwD seat anchorage. floor height considering that floor level
a Dimensions Width ≥ 900 mm

c Load carrying capacity > 300 kg
d √
when the length exceeds 1200mm
Kneeling arrangement for kneeling on left side severally and combined. Kneeling
up to 60mm
h Wheel chair anchoring- minimum for one wheel chair √ √
i Priority seats- minimum 2 seats √ √
j Stop request- on every pillar √ √
k Place to keep PwD assists like cane, etc √ √
Colour contrasting/other guidance for persons with
l √ √
visual deficiencies
Any other provisions to meet requirement of
m √ √
disabilities Act 1995
Emergency doors/exits or apertures (numbers) As per AIS 052
14.8
Dimensions mm As per AIS 052
14.9 Door closing requirements for bus movement - Bus could move only after door closing completed
system of a power operated service door be such that a
a As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
Passenger is unlikely to be injured/trapped between
the doors while closing.
b Door components As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
c Door locks/locking systems/door retention items As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052

d Door hinges As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
15 Bus body
15.1 Design type approval
Design type approval- all bus body structures &
structural aggregates be designed to fulfil the loading,
operating & performance parameters using finite
element analysis or any other analytic technique for:
a Strength Required Required
Stiffness
Structural Stability
Vibration
Safety
15.2 Structural performance
a Bus structure to meet requirements of:
i Body structure strength test-
each type of vehicle be subjected to roll over test on
complete vehicle/specified representative section As per AIS 052
thereof or to an alternate method approved by the test
agency
ii Stability As per AIS 052
iii Deflection √ √
iv Vibrations √ √
v Roll over protection √ √
vi Safety √ √

Joint strength- body panel joints meet requirements of
vii holding the joined panel when subjected to force of As per AIS 052
60% of tensile strength of weakest joined body panel.
b Various loads:
Normal loads (static) = Number of Passenger*weight
i of Passenger (68 Kgs.) + Passenger luggage weight (7 √ √
Kgs). (Besides the vehicle related loads).
Bump loads: # Bump height = As per relevant
BIS/Indian Road Congress guidelines. # Case I:
ii single wheel on bump/pot hole. # Case II: diagonally √ √
opposite wheels on Bump/Pot hole. # Case III: both
wheels (front & rear) on bump/pot hole.
Braking loads: 0.6g (applied together). Horizontal =
iii √ √
0.6g load, Vertical = 1g load
c Bus body structure evaluation As under As under
i Physical testing or As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
ii Finite element method As per AIS 052 As per AIS 052
Required performance values/data (minimum) for
d As under
above load conditions:
i Strength (factor of safety) (tolerance -10%) ≥ 3 i.e. design stress ≥ 1/3rd of yield stress
ii Stiffness (deflection) mm 5mm
iii Vibrations (lowest natural frequency) hertz 5Hz

Roll over tests with the bus rolling from ground level
instead of a raised platform. Angular velocity should
not exceed 5 degrees/sec. All other procedure as per
AIS031 (i) Unstable position should not occur before 35⁰. (ii) No part of structure intrudes
iv 1 Bus tilted to its unstable position into residual space.
2. Bus allowed falling freely under gravity from this
position.
3. GVW of the bus to be considered
4. Energy absorbed by the structure {E R =Reference
energy-- potential energy of the bus in its (unstable)
equilibrium position). ER = M*g*h Where M=
v 0.75 ER
Effective weight of the bus, g = Acceleration due to
gravity, h= height of C.G. above ground level in
(unstable) equilibrium position.}.
vi Buckling factor ≥4
15.3 Bus structure- materials specifications etc
a Super structure Material to be decided by the manufacturer OR as per the tender specifications
b Under structure: strength etc. requirements indicated above
c Panelling
i Roof panelling: interior
ii Roof panelling: exterior Material to be decided by the manufacturer OR as per the tender specifications
iii Side panelling: interior strength etc. requirements indicated above
iv Other side panels:

Stretch panel: Exterior side panels of stretched steel
v
sheet at different waist levels along length of the bus
vi Skirt panel
vii Front end interior
viii Front end exterior
ix Rear end interior
x Rear end exterior
Material to be decided by the manufacturer subject to meeting requirement of flame
15.4 Insulation
retardancy, fire proofing and non-in flammability as per applicable standards
Flame retardant/non flammable-- polyurethane/glass wool IS 15061or latest of
a Roof structure
density 40 Kg/m3 minimum.
b Engine compartment Fire retardant preferably ceramic fibre 128 kg/m3
a Rub rail
c Wire cover
d Wearing strip
e Foot step edging
f Panel beading
g Window frame
Flat except at wheel arches in the low floor area of bus- seats may be located over
a Type of floor
the wheel arches

One step in the low floor area either at
gates or across the floor. No step in the
No steps except those necessary for the low floor area for level boarding at
b Steps on floor
rear high floor area station platform of 650 mm. Steps may
be provided as necessary on high floor
in the rear side
c Maximum floor slope 6 % ( As per AIS 052)
12 mm thickness phenolic resin bonded densified laminated compressed wooden
floor board (both side plain surface) having density of 1.2 gms/cc conforming to IS
d Floor surface material 3513 (Part-3): type VI 1989 or latest. The flooring should also be boiling water
resistant as for marine board BIS 710-1976/ latest and fire retardant as per BIS
5509-2000 (IS 15061:2002)
3 mm thick anti-skid type silicon grains ISO 877/76 for colour, IS5509 for fire
e Anti – skid material
retardancy
15.7 Safety glasses and fittings: Single piece windshield, stylish exterior, combination head lamps etc
Single piece laminated safety glass, with PVB film IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest.
Front windscreen (laminated) glass: Front wind screen glass shape may be curved or plain, flat with curved corners, to
a match vehicle design and contours etc.
Size: 2300-2350mm width*1250-1300mm height*8.5±0.5mm thickness
Single piece curved or plain/flat at centre & curved at corners to match vehicle
Rear windscreen: contours/design. Rear wind screen glass be toughened glass IS 2553(Part-2)–
b 1992/latest.
Size: 2200-2300mm width*800-900mm height*5.5±0.5 mm thickness
Large flat/curved to match bus shape and contour, 1-piece design-fixed toughened
Side windows:
c glass IS2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest.

Minimum window glass/aperture area (main windows)
>10000
cm²
Light transmission (%) in case of tinted glasses As per CMVR
Window & other glasses - material specs, thickness
d Tinted and toughened as per IS 2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest of 4.8-5.3 mm thickness
etc
e Safety glass As per bus code AIS 052/CMVR
f Rear view mirrors As per bus code AIS 052
Seating and gangway etc for ACX buses generally as Ergonomically designed seats with soft cushion head seats rest, spacious gangway
15.8
per AIS 052 etc.
15.8.1 Passenger seating’s for ACX type-1 buses As per bus code AIS 052
Seat area/seat space per Passenger (width*depth) mm
c 450*450
as per AIS 052
d Seat pitch - minimum: mm as per AIS 052 750
Minimum backrest height -from floor to top of
1100 mm from floor as per AIS 052
seat/headrest
e
Seat base height- distance from floor to horizontal
As per AIS 052
front upper surface of seat cushion mm
f Torso angle Minimum 15⁰ with option of reclining adjustable seats
Passenger seats with high back rest, contoured to suit
g √ √
human body, padded and provided with head rest
h Seat materials Cushioned seats with polyurethane foam as per IS15961-2002.
i Seat frame structure material where required Frame structure of ERW steel or aluminium tubes/sheets/formed sections
j Free height over seating position mm More than 900

Clearance space for seated Passenger facing partition
k As per AIS 052
mm
Seat back/Pad material/thickness: Polyurethane foam IS15061:2002, 50± 5 mm
l Type Suitably moulded/fabricated and padded with > 50 mm foam with cloth upholstery
Upholstery Pile fabric/jekard 0.7-1.0 mm thickness
m Area for seated passengers (sq.mm) 450*450
n Area for standee passengers (sq.mm) As per AIS 052
o Number of seats including one for wheel chair 23- 34

p Number of standees (calculation as per AIS 052) As per AIS 052
q Sitting/Standing ratio Not required
r Headrest Required
s Seats side facing location Not suggested except on wheel arches
t Seat arm As per AIS 052
u Magazine pouch Required
v Individual seat row fans Required if ventilation provisions are inadequate in the event of AC failures
w Reading lights individual Required
x Seat back rest Reclining
y Seat belts & their anchorage Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc. as per AIS 052)
z Performance & strength requirements of: √
i Driver seat (fully air suspended) AIS 023
ii Passenger seats AIS 023
15.8.2 Gangway: Minimum 600 mm

Minimum interior head room (centre line of gangway)
mm
b Minimum 600 mm
Gangway width (mm) in longitudinal space between
c Minimum 600 mm
seats
Gangway width (mm) in longitudinal space between
d seats (rear of rear edge of the rear door in rear engine Minimum 600 mm
bus)
Slope of the gangway
As per AIS 052
General
e Gangway slope in zone rearward of a transverse
vertical plane situated 1500 mm forward of the As per AIS 052
centre line of the rear axle
Driver’s work place/cabin/seat etc As per AIS 052
15.9 Driver work place/cabin provided with more privacy,
safety and easy access to controls and inter alia State of art driver cockpit station.
equipped with:
a Reverse gear camera As per ITS specifications As per ITS specifications
Door cameras, as specified as part of ITS
b
specifications As per ITS specifications As per ITS specifications
c Lights control √ √

Fans and/or other means of ventilation & air
d √ √
circulation in the event of failure of AC
Driver’s seat generally as per AIS 023 and duly
e AIS 023 & AIS 052
equipped with
i Three way seat adjustments facility and controls √ √
ii Air suspension system √ √
assembled structure, panels etc
All materials & joints would withstand a two weeks (336 hours) salt spray test in
Corrosion prevention treatment accordance with ASTM procedure B117 with no structural detrimental effect to
normally visible surfaces & no weight loss of over 1%. Other details as per AIS 052
Internal surfaces of structural members As above
a External surfaces of structural members As above for internal surfaces of tubular structural members corrosion prevention
As above for corrosion prevention if any riveting and or welding operations carried
After drilling holes/welding out after treatment , etc,
corrosion free guaranteed life of bus items/structure in years/km
Inter metallic galvanic corrosion prevention Required
b Primer coating Suitable specification and performance
PU paint panel etch primer, PU primer surface, PU top coat BIS 13213:1991 or
c Painting latest/international standard as applicable for exterior painting including interior
wherever required. shades–IS 5-1978 (or latest) class-A2
16 Electricals
BIS/DIN/ISO marked, copper conductors with fire retardant PVC insulation
capable to withstand temperatures up to 70⁰ fire retardant cables per IS 2465-1985
16.1 Electrical cables
class B. Conductor cross-section varying as per circuit requirements, minimum
cross-section 0.5 sq. mm

As above and suitable to carry rated current (Japanese Auto standard JASO D0609-
75 AV)
As per AIS 052 - fuse of rated current 1.5 times the load current of electrical
a Fuse
equipment. Necessary in every electrical circuit
b As per AIS 052. Isolation switch required for each such circuit
c Location of cables away from heat sources As per AIS 052- required for each such circuit
d As per AIS 052 - required for all items
Heavy-duty type capable of carrying & interrupting total circuit load. One each near
battery/driver
Pantograph type electrically operated with two wiper arms & blades; wiper motor
16.4 Wind screen wiping & washing system, demister etc: heavy-duty steel body with minimum 2-speed operation; wiping system as per
CMVR/BIS 7827 Part-1, 2, 3 (Sec.1 & 2)/latest. As per AIS 011
Variable speed with time delay relay as per IS011.20-24 cycles/sec, 24 V*150W
a Wiper motor
minimum.
b Wiper arm/blade Pantograph type. AIS 019/AIS011
c Wind screen washing system √ √
d Capacity of washing system tank litres minimum 10 10
16.5 Driver Cabin Fan 1 number, 200 mm fan. As per provision of CMVR, matching interiors
Cabin lighting- luminous flux of all lamps for cabin
lighting

Passenger area lighting -luminous flux of all lamps for
17 ITS As specified separately under ITS specifications
18 Safety related items
ELR recoil type, 3 point mounting as per CMVR & bus code. Conforming to AIS:
005 & 015.
18.2
Number Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc. as per AIS 052)
18.3 Driver/Passenger/Wheelchair seatbelt anchorage
Dry chemical powder type GSR– 853 (E) dated 19.11.2000 (or latest)/As per AIS
18.4 Fire extinguisher
052, 2 kg each, ISI Marked
18.5 First aid box 1 Number, as per provision of CMVR
Handrails minimum length*diameter*height above Colour contrasting and slip resistant of aluminium tubing. 32 mm diameter, 3 mm
18.6
floor in mm thick.
Colour contrasting and slip resistant. 2 to 4 Numbers. Hand holds per bay. Other
18.7 Handholds
details as per AIS 052
Vertically fitted, aluminium tubing with colour contrasting and slip resistant. 40 mm
18.8 Stanchions
diameter & 3.15 mm thick. Other details as per AIS 052
High visibility bell pushes shall be fitted at a height of 1.2 meter on all alternate
stanchions. These would assist PwDs
800 mm minimum height extending ≥ 100 mm more than centre line of sitting
18.10 Entrance/Exit guard/Step well guard
position of the Passenger.
18.14 Towing device front / rear Heavy duty 1.2 times (minimum) the kerb weight of the bus within 30o of the

longitudinal axis of the bus. As per CMVR & IS 9760 - Ring Type
Both made of steel or impact resistant polymer or combination of both meeting
18.17 requirement of an energy absorbing system
18.18 Gas leak detection system for CNG fuelled engines √ √
18.19 Fire detection system √ √
18.20 Fire suppression system √ √
19.1 Windows
a Type of window Large tinted window panes for ACX bus
Minimum height of window aperture (clear vision) in
b As per AIS 052
mm
Minimum height of upper edge of window aperture
c As per AIS 052
from bus floor in mm
Minimum width of windows (clear vision zone) in
d As per AIS 052
mm
19.2 Cabin luggage carrier (CLC) As per AIS 052
a Positioning of CLC :
i Width from side wall in mm 250
ii Height from roof in mm 200
"ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) ASTM-BS368/better or similar to that in
b Design & material
Passenger aero planes
c Additional provisions at the underside of CLC:- √ √

i Individual seat reading light At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
ii Individually adjustable air conditioning knob At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
iii Call button At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
Passenger entertainment and other miscellaneous
19.3
items
a Touch screen setting type TV for individual seats At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
b Audio ports at arm rest for TV and piped music At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
c Head phone (replaceable loose item on demand) At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
d Folding table for each seat √ √
e Magazine pouch √ √
f Adjustable foot rest At the discretion of purchaser. Bus should be enabled
g Back rest adjustment knob in case of reclining seats √ √
Power ports on each seat to facilitate use of laptop,
h √ √
MP3 player, USB etc
i Cluster of mobile phone charging points √ √
Air conditioning system - operational conditions/other
20
requirements etc.
a) 23±1°C (for all temperature ranges)
20.2 Target results
b) Minimum average air velocity at air vent is 8 m/s
1. Soak for 1 hour
2. At 2000 rpm
20.4 Procedure
3.Upto 42°C: pull down time 30 minutes (maximum) (for more than 42°C and up to
48°C of saloon temperature, pull down time within 40 minutes (maximum))

heat and or cool air when doors are frequently opened
20.5 Optional
for boarding/alighting of Passenger with minimum air
flow of 1000±50 m³/hr at each gate
20.6 Individual seat air flow adjustment system Required
20.7 Air conditioning system in driver work place As in saloon
21 Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels (interior)
Maximum noise levels inside the saloon (irrespective
≤ 75 Db(A) (to be achieved a maximum noise level of 72 Db(A) April 2015
21.1 of AC, non-AC/fuel type/engine location)-test
onwards)
procedure as per AIS020
21.2 Vibration levels
a Vibration levels at driver/Passenger seats m/s² ≤ 0.5
b Vibration level in gangway (m/s²) ≤1
Harshness levels when measured under city driving
21.3 conditions on city roads with pot holes and speed
breakers, etc
a Noise level in saloon from drive axle, etc Nil
b Dominant frequencies to fall outside the ranges of 0.5-1 Hz, 5-7 Hz and 18-20 Hz
c Transient vibration level in seating area maximum 1g
d Transient vibration level at driver seat maximum 0.1g
22 Life cycle requirements of bus (whichever is earlier) 15 years or 12,00,000 km
Specifications for Articulated BRT Bus
Bus specifications of articulated BRTS Bus (AC /Non -AC)

Bus characteristics 900 mm
Definition of Floor area Floor height of 900 mm shall be uniform inside the vehicle
2 Fuel-options Fuel to be compatible with propulsion system & prescribed emission norms
3 Engine
a Geared maximum speed without speed limiter to be 75 kmph
operations
Maximum engine torque required at lower range of RPM and spread over a
wider range of RPM
Power requirements for Air conditioning system,
g Required
ITS, etc
approximately 0⁰C to 50⁰C, humidity level from 5% to 100%, and altitude
levels of up to 2000 meters, generally operating in the semi arid zone/hilly
region prevailing in the area.
3.5 Engine location Front in the tractor module and rear in the trailer module of articulated bus
3.6 Transmission
Purchasers to select any one transmission system (any bus delivered after 1st
Automatic with torque convertor. Neutral during April, 2015 will mandatorily have automatic transmission system)
a
stops

b Automated manual
Transmission system to be fitted with a mechanism which makes it possible
to engage reverse gear only when vehicle is stationary
5.1 Rear axle Heavy duty rigid axle
5.2 Front axle Heavy duty reverse Elliot type axle suitable for 900mm floor height bus
Single reduction, hypoid gears, full floating axle shafts with optimal gear
5.3 Rear middle axle – the drive axle
ratios suitable for urban operations
7.1 Front Air bellows - 2 numbers.
7.2 Rear Air bellows - 4 numbers.
7.3 Rear middle axle - the drive axle Air bellows - 4 numbers.
7.4 Applicable for bi-articulated
Minimum 60mm entry/exit side severally & collectively in mixed traffic on
7.6 Kneeling (mm)
direct routes
7.7 Anti roll bars/stabilizers Rear middle, rear and Front
7.8 Shock absorbers Hydraulic double acting at all axles
a Applicable for bi-articulated
b Applicable for bi-articulated
c Applicable for bi-articulated
d Applicable for bi-articulated
8 Braking system Dual circuit full air brakes, with preferably disc type arrangement for front

and drum at rear brakes. Graduated hand controlled, spring actuated parking
brakes acting on rear wheels (any bus delivered after 1st April, 2015 will
mandatorily have disc brake in front)
8.2 Electronic controls Required
a Applicable for bi-articulated
b Applicable for bi-articulated
c Applicable for bi-articulated
Low maintenance type lead acid batteries for 24 V system- performances as
9.1 Batteries per BIS 14257-1995 (latest). 2*12V of commensurate capacity. Maintenance
free batteries preferred.
Electronic type duly approved/certified as per AIS – 018/2001 or latest,
Fuel tank Capable to enable bus operation ≥ 300 km between consecutive fillings
12
Overall length (over body excluding bumper) in
a 18000 (Minus tolerance -500)
mm

Overall width (sole bar/floor level- extreme points)
b 2600 (maximum)
in mm
c Overall height (unladen)-(at extreme point ) in mm 3800 (maximum)
d Wheel-base
i Tractor 6100 (-200 + 400 mm tolerance)
ii Trailer: rear middle axle to rear axle 7000 (-100 mm +200 mm as tolerance)
iii Applicable for bi-articulated
f Rear overhang of trailer As per CMVR
13.3 Floor height above ground (mm) 900 ± 20
a Axle clearance (mm) Minimum.190 mm
c Minimum ground clearance (un-kneeled) at GVW Within the wheelbase not less than 270 mm.
a Angle of approach (unladen) Not less than 8.5⁰
b Angle of departure (unladen) Not less than 9.0⁰
Bus articulation system – for puller/pusher type
13.6
articulated bus
Heavy-duty articulation system
a Bus articulation system - general requirements
Suitable for vehicles with higher axle loads

Simple and clearly defined connection surfaces
Problem-free fitting to front and rear vehicle segments
Nearly maintenance free
Robust with low sensitivity to dirt and soiling
Easy accessibility to sub systems for maintenance/replacement
Fitted with an electronic control system that detects the driving situation
Suitable mechanism for anti-jack - knife joint required
Controls driving performance and also conducts a system diagnosis for early
detection of any defects.
Interconnecting unit design to prevent separation of tractor & trailer units
even in an accident with another vehicle required
Fitting with an electronic control system that detect the driving situation,
identify faults and warns for a corrective action
Robust design, suitable for puller/pusher type articulated bus; Suitable
b Turn table
mechanism to minimize honing of floor edges/prevent tripping hazard
c Horizontal articulation along longitudinal axis ± 50⁰ with 2⁰ tolerance
d Vertical articulation along transverse axis ± 10⁰ with 1⁰ tolerance
An integrated sensor mechanism enabling continuous monitoring of the
defined damper values.
e Dampers The system to ensure a minimum damping, even on failure of the electronic
components.
2 - stage damping system may be considered as an optional system
The bellows completely enclosing the gangway is closed under the
articulation.
f Bellows
Material for the folding bellows - synthetic rubber coated polyester material
made up of three layers of synthetic rubber and two layers of polyester mats.

The material sewn together and the outside seams crimped with an
aluminium reinforcement profile to give the bellows structural stiffness.
An aluminium J shaped extrusion bent to follow the contour of the bus body
with a gap under the articulated joint may be riveted to the bus body end.
The folding bellow collar may be fixed into this J section with a seal and the
bellows be held to the bus body by tensioning the cable.
A typical bus bellows installation would have two bellows that are connected
to a centre hoop located in the centre of the articulation. This centre hoop
manufactured from an aluminium extrusion forms to provide seating for the
collar of the bellows and its seal. This hoop may be steered by a pantograph
steering system that position the centre hoop so that it halves both the
horizontal articulation angle (52° maximum) and the vertical articulation
angle (11⁰ maximum)
14 Bus gates/ Doors
14.1 Type of doors Double jack knife on near side (non- driver side) and on off side (driver side)
Opening/Closing time in seconds per operation
b 4
(maximum)
c Positions of door controls On dashboard, as also Inside & outside of doors
d Mandatory
doors closing
Front service doors; refer A - figure 4 (near
14.2 side/non-driver side)- no station platform; steps Required
required at door

c Door height 1900 (minimum)
e Number of gates 1
Tractor- entry/exit gate; refer B - figure 4 (near
14.3 Door & steps optional - Purchaser/operator to decide
side/non -driver side) location
a Door aperture (without flaps) in mm 1200 (min)
Fixed partition between gates - full height Optional (Purchaser to decide)
Width of partition mm 400 (maximum)
d Vertical centre line of tractor partition or door aperture (when no partition)
Location of partition maximum 6500 mm and minimum 5600 from the front edge of bus
(purchaser/operator to specify preferred distance as per their BRT facility)
e Positioning doors with respect to partition. One on each side of the partition
Centre line of partition of tractor or door aperture (when no partition) to
f Distance between tractor and trailer entry/exit gate
centre line of door aperture of trailer- 6500 mm
g Number of gates 2
14.4 Trailer (near side/non driver side)
Trailer: entry exit gates with doors; refer C - figure Option one door & steps optional - purchaser/operator to decide option one
14.4.1
4-ahead of rear axle (near side/non-driver side) or two or three
Fixed partition between gates- full height Optional (Purchaser to decide)
d
Width of partition in mm 400 mm maximum

Centre line of partition of tractor to centre line of door aperture of trailer-
Location of partition
6500 mm
e Positioning doors with respect to partition One on each side of the partition
g Number of gates 2
Trailer: entry exit gates with doors; refer C - figure Option two door & steps optional- purchaser/operator to decide option one
14.4.2
b Clear door width (fully opened) in mm 1300 ± 50 maximum
e Positioning door aperture centre line
g No of Gates 1
Trailer: entry exit gates with doors; Refer C - figure Option three door & steps optional - purchaser/operator to decide option one
14.4.3
a Door aperture mm 1200 mm
c Door height in mm 1900 (min)
Centre Line of partition of tractor or door aperture (when no partition) to

Centre Line of partition of tractor or door aperture (when no partition) to
g Number of gates 1
Tractor- entry/exit doors; refer E - figure 4- for (off
14.5 Required
side/driver side)- station platform at 900 mm
Fixed partition between gates- full height Optional (Purchaser to decide)
Width of partition in mm 400 (maximum)
d Vertical centre line of partition max 6500 mm and min 5600 from the front
Location of partition edge of bus (purchaser/operator to specify preferred distance as per their
BRT facility)
e Positioning doors with respect to partition One on each side of the partition
g Number of gates 2
14.6 Trailer (off side /driver side)
Trailer- entry exit gates with doors; refer D- figure
14.6.1 4 -ahead of rear axle (off side/driver side)- station Option one (purchaser/operator to decide on option one or two)
platform 900mm

Width of partition in mm 400 (maximum)
Location of partition
e Positioning doors with respect to partition. One on each side of the partition
g Number of gates 2
Trailer- entry exit gates with doors; refer D- figure
14.6.2 4 -ahead of rear axle (off Side/driver side)- station Option two (purchaser/operator to decide on option one or two)
platform 900mm
b Clear door width (fully opened) in mm 1300 ± 50 maximum
g Number of gates 1
14.9.1 Applicable for bi-articulated

Maximum first step height (mm) from ground-
14.13
14.14 Maximum height (mm) of other steps; if required 250
Suitable design mechanism for 900 mm floor ht considering that floor level
a Dimensions in mm Minimum width 900
d √
when the length exceeds 1200 mm
Kneeling up to 60mm
g Requirement for passenger with limited mobility √
Wheel chair anchoring- minimum for one wheel
i √
chair
ii Priority seats Minimum 4 seats
h Emergency doors/exits or apertures (Numbers) As per AIS 052

i Door closing requirements for bus movement Bus could move only after door closing completed
Power operated service door- construction &
control system of door to be such that a Passenger
i As per AIS 052
is unlikely to be injured/trapped between the doors
while closing
iii Door components As per AIS 052

15 Bus body
Roll over test will be carried out for all models of the buses. Roll over tests
15.1 Design type approval with the bus rolling from ground level instead of a raised platform. All other
procedures as per AIS031
15.3 Insulation
Material to be decided by the manufacturer (or) as per tender specifications.
a Roof structure
Other requirements as per AIS 052
Material to be decided by the manufacturer (or) as per tender specifications.
Other requirements as per AIS 052
a Rub rail
b Decorative moulding Aluminium extrusion IS 733/1983 or better
c Wire cover

d Wearing strip
e Foot step edging
f Panel beading
g Window frame
a Not applicable for BRTS
b Type of floor Uniform flat floor
12mm thickness Phenolic resin bonded densified laminated compressed
wooden floor board (both side plain surface) having density of 1.2 gm/cc
f Floor surface material conforming to IS 3513(Part-3): type VI 1989 or latest. The flooring should
also be boiling water resistant as for marine board BIS 710-1976/latest and
fire retardant as per BIS:5509-2000 (IS15061:2002)
3mm thick anti-skid type silicon grains ISO 877/76 for colour, IS5509 for
fire retardancy
Front windscreen (laminated) glass: PVB film IS 2553(Part-2)-1992/latest. Standard designs for each variant of
a buses to be followed. (Refer Annexure 1)
Single piece curved toughened glass-plain/flat at centre & curved at corners
Rear windscreen:
b IS 2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest

Flat, 2-piece design-top fixed/sliding & bottom sliding toughened glass IS
c Side windows
2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest.
d
Window & other glasses- material specs, thickness
e Toughened as per IS 2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest of 4.8-5.3 mm thickness
etc
15.7.1 Passenger seating’s As per AIS 052
a Seat layout 2x2
Seat area/seat space per Passenger (width*depth)
b 400*350
mm
c Seat pitch- minimum (mm) 686
d Bus capacity As per AIS 052
Minimum backrest ht-from floor to top of seat/
As per AIS 052
headrest
e Seat base height-distance from floor to horizontal
As per AIS 052
front upper surface of seat cushion mm.
Seat back rest height (mm ) 375
g Seat materials ‘PPLD/LDPE’ moulded AIS 023 & AIS 052 for performance
h Seat frame structure material where required Frame structure of ERW steel tube
i

Clearance space for seated Passenger facing
j Minimum 350
partition (mm)
Seat back/Pad material/thickness Polyurethane foam IS15061:2002 (padding is optional)
k Type MDI Moulded IS 5509
Upholstery Pile Fabric/Jekard 0.7-1mm thickness
l Area for standee passengers (sq. mm.): As per AIS 052
m Number of seats including one for wheel chair Same as bus capacity above
n Number of standees Same as bus capacity above
o Sitting/standing Ratio Not required
p Headrest Not required
q Seats side facing location Not suggested except on wheel arches
r Seat arm Not required
s Magazine pouch Not required
t Individual seat row fans Not required
u Reading lights Not required
v Seat back rest Fixed
Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc. as per AIS
w Seat belts & their anchorage
052)
x Performance & strength requirements of: √
i Driver seat AIS 023
15.7.2 Gangway:
Minimum interior head room (centre line of
gangway) in mm

(Ref Figure-1) Minimum 700 mm excluding armrests (armrests are not
b required) and including stanchions- will be measured from seat edge to seat
edge.
c As above
between seats
d between seats (rear of rear edge of the rear door in As above
RE bus)
e
assembled structure, panels etc,
After drilling holes/welding As per clause 3.17 of AIS 052
b Primer coating
c Painting:
BIS marked, copper conductors with fire retardant as per IS/ISO: 6722:2006
as per appropriate class. Conductor cross-section varying as per circuit
16 Electrical system
requirements, minimum cross-section 0.5 sq mm. Quality marking may also
be as per equivalent or better European, Japanese, US standards

16.1 Electrical cables:
a Fuse
b As per AIS 052
d
Electrically operated with two wiper arms & blades, wiper motor heavy duty
16.4 Wind screen wiper: steel body with minimum 2-Speed operation wiping system as per CMVR/
BIS 7827 Part-1, 2, 3 (Sec.1 & 2)/latest. As per AIS 011
a Wiper motor: Variable speed with time delay relay as per AIS11.
b Wiper arm/blade: As per AIS 019/AIS011
16.5 Driver cabin fan 1 number, 200 mm fan As per provision of CMVR, matching interiors
16.6 Lighting - Internal & external and illumination As per AIS 052
Cabin lighting - luminous flux of all lamps for
cabin lighting
Passenger area lighting -luminous flux of all lamps
for Passenger area lighting

ELR recoil type, 3 point mounting as per CMVR & AIS 052 conforming to
AIS 005 & 015
18.2 Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc. as per AIS
Number:
052)
18.3 Driver/Passenger/wheelchair seat belt anchorage
18.5 First aid box: 1 number, As per provision of CMVR
Handrails minimum length*diameter*height above Colour contrasting and slip resistant of aluminium tubing 32 mm dia, 3 mm
18.6
floor: mm thick. Rest as per AIS 052
Colour contrasting and slip resistant. 2 to 4 Nos. hand holds per bay. Rest as
18.7 Handholds:
per AIS 052
Vertically fitted, aluminium tubing with Colour contrasting and slip
resistant. 40 mm diameter & 3.15 mm thick. Rest as per AIS 052. As an
18.8 Stanchions:
alternative to stanchions mounted on bus floor, stanchions mounted on top of
seat frames (new version seats) be explored (ref figure-2).
High visibility bell pushes/pully chord/touch tape shall be fitted at a height
18.10 Passenger stop request signal of 1.2 meter on all alternate stanchions mainly for persons with disabilities.
(optional)
a In all school buses - minimum numbers. Not Applicable
b In all other buses - minimum numbers. As per AIS 052
As per AIS 052
d Other details:

i First guard rail at a height from window sill mm
ii The distance between two guard rails mm
800 mm minimum height extending ≥ 100 mm more than centre line of
Heavy duty 1.2 times (minimum) the kerb weight of the bus with 30o of the
longitudinal axis of the bus. As per CMVR & IS 9760- Ring Type
Both made of Steel or impact resistant polymer or combination of both
Bumpers- front and rear
Impact strength for bumpers Meet requirement of Para 6.3.1 of AIS 052
19.1 Windows
a Type of window Sliding type window panes except ACX bus
b Minimum height of window aperture (clear vision) ≥ 1000 mm in type I -NDX & SDX
Min height of upper edge of window aperture from
c As per AIS 052
bus floor
19.2 Cabin luggage carrier Not required
19.3 Life cycle requirements of bus 12 years or 10,00,000 km
Air conditioning system- test procedure for type
20
approval

a) 24± 4°C (up to 42°C)
b) Temperature gradient of 15° ( > 42°C and up to 48°C of saloon
20.2 Target results temperature) eg. If the saloon temperature is 45o, then the target temperature
inside the bus is 45o-15o= 30o
1. Soak for 1 hour
2. At 2000 rpm
3.Upto 42°C: pull down time 30 minutes (maximum) (for more than 42°C
20.4 Procedure
and up to 48°C of saloon temperature, pull down time within 40 minutes
(maximum))
heat and or cool air when doors are frequently
opened for boarding/alighting of Passenger with
20.5 min air flow of 1000±50 m³/hr at each gate. Type of Required
air curtains at entry exit gates their power
consumption etc be accounted for while deciding
engine power, etc
Drivers work area to be provided with blower or
21.1 Air circulations and ventilation in driver's area

Maximum noise levels inside the saloon
21.2 (irrespective of AC, non-AC/fuel type/engine 84 dba (to be achieved a max noise level of 81 dba April 2015 onwards)
location)- test procedure as per AIS020
While tendering, purchaser/operator may take into account the higher
weightage for more fuel efficient vehicle
Specifications for Bi-Articulated BRT Bus for Guidance
Bus specifications for Bi-articulated BRTS Bus (AC/Non -AC) for Guidance
Bus floor height Floor height of 900 mm shall be uniform inside the vehicle
Fuel to be compatible with propulsion system & prescribed
2 Fuel-options
emission norms
3 Engine

Maximum engine torque required at lower range of RPM and
spread over a wider range of RPM
Engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, engine speed in
RPM, vehicle speed, diagnostic details message (engine specific)
Engine should be able to operate efficiently at ambient
temperatures of approximately 0⁰C to 50⁰C, humidity level from
5% to 100%, and altitude levels of up to 2000 meters, generally
operating in the semi arid zone/hilly region prevailing in the area
Front in tractor/rear of the second trailer module of bi-articulated
3.5 Engine location
bus
3.6 Transmission Purchasers to select any one transmission system (any bus
a Automatic with torque convertor. Neutral during stops delivered after 1st April, 2015 will mandatorily have automatic
b Automated manual transmission system)
Transmission system to be fitted with a mechanism which makes
it possible to engage reverse gear only when vehicle is stationary
5.1 Applicable for articulated
5.4.1 Rear axles of front engine Bi-articulated bus in:
a Rear axle of tractor – the drive axle
b Trailer 1 (non drive axle) Heavy duty rigid axle
c Trailer 2 (non drive axle) Heavy duty rigid axle
5.4.2 Rear axles of rear engine Bi-articulated bus in:
a Trailer 1 - non drive axle Heavy duty rigid axle
b Trailer 2 - the drive axle - rear axle
c Tractor - non drive rear axle Heavy duty rigid axle
Fully Pneumatic complete with ECAS/Electronic management
7 Suspension system
and control systems
7.1 Front Air bellows-2 numbers.
7.3 Rear axle of tractor Air bellows-4 numbers
7.4 Trailer 1 Air bellows-4 numbers
7.5 Trailer 2 Air bellows-4 numbers
7.6 Kneeling (mm) Minimum 60 mm entry/exit side severally & collectively in
mixed traffic on direct routes
7.7 Anti roll bars/stabilizers Rear axle of tractor, trailer 1 and trailer 2; and Front axle
7.8 Shock absorbers Hydraulic double acting at all axles
7.9 Electronic controls of suspension system for: Electronically controlled air suspension system
a Controlling floor level √ √
Levelling control for manoeuvring ≤ 80mm ≤ 80mm
Enhancing comfort by absorbing shocks in case of road
b √ √
irregularities
c Uniform spring rate in all loading conditions √ √
d Self correction of bellow height to:
i Help protect driveline angularity related problems
iii Monitor bellow failures
iv Provide passenger comfort
Dual circuit full air brakes, with preferably disc type
arrangement for front and drum at rear brakes. Graduated hand
8 Braking System controlled, spring actuated parking brakes acting on rear wheels
(any bus delivered after 1st April, 2015 will mandatorily have
disc brake in front)
8.2 Electronic controls Required
8.3 Electronic monitoring of brakes: continuous monitoring of √ √

c Door- brake inter locking √ √
Low maintenance type lead acid batteries for 24 V system-
9.1 Batteries performances as per BIS 14257-1995 (latest). 2*12V of
commensurate capacity. Maintenance free batteries preferred.
Electronic type duly approved/certified as per AIS – 018/2001 or
latest, tamper proof and be adjusted to applicable speed limit
Capable to enable bus operation ≥ 300 km between consecutive
Fuel tank
fillings
12
Optional for diesel tank. However, CNG cylinder should be on
Fuel tank location etc
roof top
a Overall length (over body excluding bumper) 25000 (-500 mm tolerance)
c Overall height (unladen)-(At extreme point) 3800 (maximum)
d Wheel-base
Tractor - between centre line of front axle to centre line of its rear
i 5900 (-100 mm tolerance)
axle
Trailer 1: centre line of rear axle of tractor to centre line of axle of
ii 5900 (-100 mm tolerance)
trailer 1
Trailer 2: centre line of axle of trailer 1 to centre line of axle of
iii 7600 (-100+200 mm as tolerance)
trailer 2
f Rear overhang of trailer 2 As per CMVR
13.3 Floor height above ground (mm) 900 ± 20
a Axle clearance (mm) Minimum 190 mm
> 220 mm for parts fixed to bus body & > 170 mm for the parts
moving vertically with axle
c Minimum ground clearance (un-kneeled) at GVW Within the wheelbase not less than 270mm
a Angle of approach (unladen) Not less than 8.5⁰
b Angle of departure (unladen) Not less than 9.0⁰
c Ramp over angle (half of break-over angle) Not less than 4.8⁰
13.6 Bus articulation system– for puller/pusher type bi-articulated bus
Heavy-duty articulation system

Suitable for vehicles with higher axle loads
Simple and clearly defined connection surfaces
a Bus articulation system - general requirements Problem-free fitting to front and rear vehicle segments
Nearly maintenance free
Robust with low sensitivity to dirt and soiling
Easy accessibility to sub systems for maintenance/replacement
Fitted with an electronic control system that detects the driving
situation
Suitable Mechanism for anti-jack- knife joint required
Controls driving performance and also conducts a system
diagnosis for early detection of any defects.
Interconnecting unit design to prevent separation of tractor &
trailer units even in an accident with another vehicle required
Fitting with an electronic control system that detect the driving
situation, identify faults and warns for a corrective action
Robust design, suitable for puller/pusher type articulated bus;
b Turn table Suitable mechanism to minimize honing of floor edges/prevent
tripping hazard
c Horizontal articulation along longitudinal axis ± 50⁰ with 2⁰ tolerance
d Vertical articulation along transverse axis ± 10⁰ with 1⁰ tolerance
An integrated sensor mechanism enabling continuous monitoring
of the defined damper values.
The system to ensure a minimum damping, even on failure of the
e Dampers
electronic components.
2- stage damping system may be considered as an optional
system
The bellows completely enclosing the gangway is closed under
the articulation.
Material for the folding bellows- synthetic rubber coated
f Bellows polyester material made up of three layers of synthetic rubber and
two layers of polyester mats. The material sewn together and the
outside seams crimped with an aluminium reinforcement profile
to give the bellows structural stiffness.
An aluminium J shaped extrusion bent to follow the contour of
the bus body with a gap under the articulated joint may be riveted
to the bus body end. The folding bellow collar may be fixed into
this J section with a seal and the bellows be held to the bus body
by tensioning the cable.
A typical bus bellows installation would have two bellows that
are connected to a centre hoop located in the centre of the
articulation. This centre hoop manufactured from an aluminium
extrusion forms to provide seating for the collar of the bellows
and its seal. This hoop may be steered by a pantograph steering
system that position the centre hoop so that it halves both the
horizontal articulation angle (52°maximum) and the vertical
articulation angle(11° maximum.)
14 Bus Gates/ Doors
Double jack knife on near side (non- driver side) and on off side
14.1 Type of doors
(driver side)
b Opening closing time in seconds per operation (maximum) 4
c Positions of door controls On dashboard, as also inside & outside of doors
d Passenger safety system- allowing bus motion on doors closing Mandatory
Front service doors; refer A - figure 5- (near side/non-driver side)-

14.2 Required
no station platform; steps required at door
e Number of gates 1
14.4.1 Applicable for articulated
Tractor entry/exit gate; refer B- figure 5 -(near side doors/non-
14.7 Door & steps optional- purchaser/operator to decide
driver side) location
a Door aperture (without flaps) in mm 1200 mm
Vertical centre line of partition max 6500 mm and min 5600 from
f Location of partition the front edge of bus (purchaser/operator to specify preferred
distance as per their BRT facility)
g Positioning doors with respect to partition One on each side of the partition
Centre line of partition of tractor or door aperture (when no
h Distance between tractor and trailer 1 entry/exit gate
partition) to centre line of door aperture of trailer 1- 6500 mm
i Number of gates 2
Trailer 1 entry exit gate with doors; refer C- figure 5 -ahead of

14.8 Door & steps optional - purchaser/operator to decide
trailer 1 rear axle (near side/non-driver side):

d Number of gates 1
Centre line of door aperture of trailer 1 to centre line of partition
e Distance between trailer 1 and trailer 2 entry/exit gate
or door aperture (when no partition) of trailer 2- 6500 mm
14.9 Trailer 2 (near side/non driver side)
Trailer 2 entry exit gate with doors ; refer D- figure 5 ahead of Option one door & steps optional - purchaser/operator to decide
14.9.1
trailer 2 rear axle (near side/non-driver side) option one or two
d Fixed Partition between gates- full height Optional (Purchaser to decide)
f Location of partition
h Distance between trailer 1 and trailer 2 entry/exit gate
i Number of gates 2
Trailer 2 entry exit gate with doors; refer D- figure 5 ahead of Option two door & steps optional- purchaser/operator to decide
14.9.2
trailer 2 rear axle (near side/non-driver side) option one or two
b Clear door width (fully opened) in mm 1300 ± 50 (maximum)
Centre Line of door aperture of trailer 1 to Centre Line of door
aperture of trailer 2- 6500 mm
g Number of gates 1
Tractor- front near side doors; refer G -figure 5 - (off side/driver
14.10 Required
side) location
d Fixed partition between gates- full height Optional (Purchaser to decide)
Vertical centre line of partition max 6500 mm and min 5600 from
f Location of partition the front edge of bus (purchaser/operator to specify preferred
distance as per their BRT facility)
g Positioning doors with respect to partition One on each side of the partition
h Distance between tractor and trailer 1 entry/exit gate
i Number of gates 2
Trailer 1- entry exit gate with doors; refer F- figure 5- ahead of

14.11 Required
trailer 1 rear axle; (off Side/driver side)- station platform at 900mm

d Number of gates 1
e Distance between trailer 1 and trailer 2 entry/exit gate
14.12 Trailer 2 (off side/driver side)
14.12. Trailer 2 entry/exit gate with doors; refer E- figure 5 ahead of

Option one door & steps optional - purchaser/operator to decide
1 trailer 2 rear axle (off side/driver side)

c Door height in mm 1900 mm (minimum)
d Fixed Partition between gates- full height Optional (Purchaser to decide)
f Location of partition
h Distance between Trailer 1 and Trailer 2 Entry/Exit Gate
i Number of Gates 2
Trailer 2 entry/exit gate with doors; refer E- figure 5 ahead of

14.12.2 Option two door & steps optional - purchaser/operator to decide
trailer 2 rear axle (off side/driver side)

b Clear door width (fully opened ) in mm 1300 ± 50 (maximum)
g Number of gates 1
Maximum first step height (mm) from ground- unladen & un-
14.13
kneeled position in buses with:
14.14 Maximum height (mm) of other steps; if required 250
Suitable design mechanism for 900 mm floor ht considering that
floor level of bus stops are at 400mm
a Dimensions Minimum width is 900 mm
Device to prevent the wheel chair roll off the sides when the length
d √
exceeds 1200 mm
Kneeling arrangement for Kneeling on left side severally and
combined. Kneeling up to 60mm
g Requirement for passenger with limited mobility √
i Wheel chair anchoring- minimum for one wheel chair √
ii Priority seats Minimum 4 seats
h
Dimensions (mm) As per AIS 052
i Door closing Requirements for Bus Movement: Bus could move only after door closing completed
Power operated service door- construction & control system of

i door to be such that a Passenger is unlikely to be injured/trapped As per AIS 052
between the doors while closing

15 Bus body
Roll over test will be carried out for all models of the buses. Roll
15.1 Design type approval over tests with the bus rolling from ground level instead of a
raised platform. All other procedures as per AIS031
15.2 Bus structure- materials specifications etc
15.3 Insulation
a Roof structure
a Rub rail
c Wire cover
d Wearing Strip
e Foot step edging
f Panel beading
g Window frame
a Type of floor N/A
b Type of floor Uniform flat floor
c Steps on floor N/A
e Maximum floor slope 6% (As per AIS 052)
12 mm thickness phenolic resin bonded densified laminated
compressed wooden floor board (both side plain surface) having
density of 1.2 gm/cc conforming to IS 3513(part-3): type VI 1989
or latest. The flooring should also be boiling water resistant as for
marine board BIS 710-1976/latest and fire retardant as per BIS
5509-2000 (IS 15061:2002)
3 mm thick anti-skid type silicon grains ISO 877/76 for colour,
g Anti– skid material
IS5509 for fire retardancy
Single piece laminated safety glass, plain, flat with curved
corners with PVB film IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest. Standard
Front windscreen (laminated) glass
designs for each variant of buses to be followed. (Refer Annexure
a
1)
2200mm width*1500mm height (minimum)*8.5±0.5mm
Size
thickness
Single piece curved toughened glass-plain/flat at centre & curved
Rear windscreen
b at corners IS 2553 (part-2)–1992/latest
Size 1900mm width*950mm height (minimum)*5.5±0.5mm thickness
Flat, 2-piece design-top fixed/sliding & bottom sliding toughened
c Side windows
glass IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/latest
Glass specifications Toughened glass IS 2553 (Part-2)-1992/ latest
d
Glass thickness 4.8-5.3 mm
Toughened as per IS 2553 (Part-2)–1992/latest of 4.8-5.3 mm
e Window & other glasses- material specifications, thickness etc
thickness
15.7.1 Passenger seating’s As per AIS 052
a Seat layout 2x2
b Seat area/seat space per Passenger (width*depth) mm 400*350
c Seat pitch- minimum in mm 686
d Bus capacity As per AIS 052
Minimum back rest height-from floor to top of seat/headrest As per AIS 052
e Seat base height-distance from floor to horizontal front upper

As per AIS 052
surface of seat cushion mm.
Seat back rest height in mm 375
f Torso angle Minimum 12⁰
g Seat materials ‘PPLD/LDPE’ moulded AIS 023 & AIS 052 for performance
h Seat frame structure material where required Frame structure of ERW steel tube
i
Seat back/Pad material/thickness Polyurethane foam IS 15061:2002 (padding is optional)
k Type MDI moulded IS 5509
Upholstery Pile fabric/Jekard 0.7-1 mm thickness
l Area for standee passengers (sq. mm) As per AIS 052
m Number of seats including one for wheel chair Same as bus capacity above
n Number of standees Same as bus capacity above
o Sitting/Standing ratio Not required
p Headrest Not required
q Seats side facing location Not suggested except on wheel arches
r Seat arm Not required
s Magazine pouch Not required
t Individual seat row fans Not required
u Reading lights Not required
v Seat back rest Fixed
Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc.
w Seat belts & their anchorage
as per AIS 052)
x Performance & strength requirements of: √
i Driver seat AIS 023
15.7.2 Gangway:
a Minimum interior head room (centre line of gangway) in mm 1900 including that in the rear over hang area
i At front axle As per AIS 052

ii At rear axle As per AIS 052
(Refer figure-1) minimum 700 mm excluding armrests (armrests
Gangway width (mm) from gates to longitudinal space between
b are not required) and including stanchions- will be measured
seats (access to service doors)
from seat edge to seat edge.
Gangway width (mm) in longitudinal space between seats (rear of

d As above
rear edge of the rear door in rear engine bus)

e
Corrosion prevention treatment/painting for structural
members/components, assembled structure, panels etc,
a Corrosion prevention treatment As per clause 3.17 of AIS 052
External surfaces of structural members
b Primer coating
c Painting
BIS marked, copper conductors with fire retardant as per IS/ISO
6722:2006 as per appropriate class. Conductor cross-section
16 Electrical system varying as per circuit requirements, minimum cross-section 0.5
sq mm. Quality marking may also be as per equivalent or better
European, Japanese, US standards
16.1 Electrical cables
a Fuse
Isolation switches for electrical circuits where RMS value of
b As per AIS 052
voltage exceeds 100 volts
Type approval of circuit diagram as per standards related to electric
d
equipments/wiring
e Battery cut- off switch (isolator switch)
Electrically operated with two wiper arms & blades, wiper motor
heavy duty steel body with minimum 2-Speed operation Wiping
16.4 Wind screen wiper
system as per CMVR/BIS 7827 Part-1, 2, 3 (Sec.1 & 2)/latest. As
per AIS 011
a Wiper motor Variable speed with time delay relay as per AIS11.
b Wiper arm/blade As per AIS 019/AIS011
16.5 Driver cabin fan 1 no., 200mm fan As per provision of CMVR, matching interiors
16.6 Lighting- internal & external and illumination As per AIS 052
as per AIS 052 & bulbs tested for Photometry as per IS
a Dash board tell tale lighting/control lighting
1606:1996
b Cabin lighting- luminous flux of all lamps for cabin lighting As per AIS 052 with illumination level of ≥ 100 lux & ≤ 200 lux
Passenger area lighting- luminous flux of all lamps for Passenger As per AIS 052 with illumination level of ≥ 100 lux and ≤ 150
c
area lighting lux
ELR recoil type, 3 point mounting as per CMVR & AIS 052
18.1 Driver seat belt & anchorage duly type approved
conforming to AIS 005 & 015.
18.2 Not necessary except diver seat & wheel chair (performance etc.
Number
as per AIS 052)
18.3 Driver/Passenger/Wheel chair seat belt anchorage
18.4 Fire extinguisher As per AIS 052
18.5 First aid box 1 Number, As per provision of CMVR
Colour contrasting and slip resistant of aluminium tubing 32 mm
18.6 Hand rails minimum length*diameter*height above floor (mm)
dia, 3 mm thick. Rest as per AIS 052
Colour contrasting and slip resistant. 2 to 4 Numbers. Handholds
18.7 Handholds
per bay. Rest as per AIS 052
18.8 Stanchions Vertically fitted, aluminium tubing with colour contrasting and
slip resistant. 40 mm dia & 3.15 mm thick. Rest as per AIS 052.
As an alternative to stanchions mounted on bus floor, stanchions
mounted on top of seat frames (new version seats) be explored
(refer figure-2).
High visibility bell pushes/pully chord/touch tape shall be fitted
18.10 Passenger stop request signal at a height of 1.2 meter on all alternate stanchions mainly for
persons with disabilities. (optional)
a In all school buses- minimum numbers Not applicable
b In all other buses- minimum numbers As per AIS 052
d Other details:
As per AIS 052
i First guard rail at a height from window sill mm
ii The distance between two guard rails mm
800 mm minimum height extending ≥ 100 mm more than centre
18.12 Entrance/Exit guard/Step well guard
line of sitting position of the Passenger.
18.13 Emergency exit doors, warning devices etc As per AIS 052/CMVR
18.15 Mirrors right/left side exterior/interior Convex as per AIS 001 & 002. Interior with double curvature
Heavy duty 1.2 times (minimum) the kerb weight of the bus with
18.16 Towing device front/rear 30o of the longitudinal axis of the bus. As per CMVR & IS 9760 -
Ring Type
18.18 Fog Lighting As per AIS 052/CMVR
18.19 Bumpers- front and rear Both made of steel or impact resistant polymer or combination of
both meeting requirement of an energy absorbing system
Impact strength for bumpers Meet requirement of Para 6.3.1 of AIS 052
19.1 Windows
a Type of window Sliding type window panes except ACX bus
b Minimum height of window aperture (clear vision) ≥ 1000 mm in type I -NDX & SDX
c Min height of upper edge of window aperture from bus floor As per AIS 052

19.2 Cabin luggage carrier Not required
19.3 Life cycle requirements of bus 12 years or 10,00,000 km
a) 24+/- 4°C (up to 42°C)
b) Temperature gradient of 15° ( > 42°C and up to 48°C of
20.2 Target results saloon temperature) e.g. If the saloon temperature is 45o, then the
target temperature inside the bus is 45o-15o= 30o
1. Soak for 1 hour
2. At 2000 rpm
3.Upto 42°C: pull down time 30 minutes (maximum) (for more
20.4 Procedure than 42°C and upto 48°C of saloon temperature, pull down time
within 40 minutes (maximum))
4. Thermocouple to be placed over place minimum 20 numbers.
at nose level
Air curtains on entry/exit gates to avoid loss/gain of heat and or
cool air when doors are frequently opened for boarding/alighting of
20.5 Passenger with min air flow of 1000±50 m³/hour at each gate. Type Required
of air curtains at entry exit gates their power consumption etc be
accounted for while deciding engine power, etc
An air passage/duct/roof hatch to be provided in driver area at a
suitable location for proper inflow of air inside the driver cab
Drivers work area to be provided with blower or
21.1 Air circulations and ventilation in driver's area
Maximum noise levels inside the saloon (irrespective of AC, non- 84 dba (to be achieved a max noise level of 81 dba April 2015
21.2
AC/fuel type/engine location)-test procedure as per AIS020 onwards)
While tendering purchaser/operator may take into account the

higher weightage for more fuel efficient vehicle
Specifications for Intelligent Transport System (I.T.S.)
Objectives:
1. Harness currently available technologies, with convergence and relevance for the period of the ‘Plan’ and beyond.
2. Provide a clear and perceptible upgrade over 2008 specifications incorporating the various feed back of the past implementation.
3. Enhance commuter experience and quality/ substance of visual displays
4. Make vehicle more driver friendly
5. Enhance vehicle and customer safety
6. Improve operating efficiency by reducing variable costs such as fuel, brakes and human resource
7. Increased usability ,reliability and life with value for money
8. Standardize, with minimum subjectivity, requirements and responsibilities of various stake holders namely OEMs,
purchasers/operators, equipment suppliers, certifying agencies like ARAI and CIRT
9. Empower purchasers/operators with adequate information and details for tendering
10. Serve as a guideline for purchaser/operator to design ITS based infrastructure at respective control centres and/or depots for
enhancing operating efficiencies
11. Define inputs from the bus for ‘bus shelter sign’ applications (via control centre)
12. Serve as a guideline for ‘agencies’ like BIS, ARAI, CIRT and ASRTU
9.0 Electrical system

9.4 Electrical wiring & controls – type
9.4.1 Usability/Functionality/Capability
a Control power supply to and monitor status (voltage, current, faults) of all external and internal fixtures like passenger/driver
compartment illumination, fans, buzzer, horn and ITS equipments. Power to ITS equipments will be available even when the engine is
not running. This will be provided by putting the “Ignition- ON” Switch followed by switch for ITS equipments
b It should have an inbuilt fault identification, diagnostic and recovery system for the above
c Receive data from various sensors to assist monitoring vehicle safety/performance features such as
i Fuel /oil - level/ pressure
ii Braking pedal position
iii Accelerator pedal position and kick down
iv Brake pad condition and brake pedal temperature (in case of electronically controlled disc brakes)
v Door interlock
vi Kneeling interlock (wherever provided)
vii Gas leakage detection (wherever provided)
viii Fire detection/suppression (wherever provided)
d Diagnostic data from engine and transmission will be provided to VHMD, a minimum list of parameters mentioned is given as per
Annex 1 -clause 3,4,5 & 6
9.4.2 Architecture-multi 'Node'
a Each node with its own microprocessor (16 bit minimum)
b Memory (flash minimum 256kb, RAM minimum 64kb, EEPROM minimum128kb)
c Internal communication on CAN 2B
d Outputs suitable for
i Resistive loads, Coil loads, relay loads PWM
ii Current measurement, short circuit detection, open load detection and over Current Protection.
iii Digital high side
iv Digital low side
e Inputs
(1) Analog
(2) Digital high/low side
(3) for frequency/pulse counting
(4) For signal amplification
f Each node to be IP54 certified and to comply with test standards under Annex 2
9.4.3 Primary source of data input to 'SCU' for 'VHMD' via CAN 2B(J1939)
a As required under clause 17.5 and Annex1.
b All ‘CAN’ parameters will be input to SCU in standard format "standardized message name, PGN, SPN and rate
17.0 ITS enabled bus - on bus intelligent transport system –OBITS
17.1 Architecture
a The architecture defines the overall inter connectivity of the different sub system inside the vehicle, communication within the sub
systems and connectivity to the backend solution for the transmission of the real time vehicle information. It shall consists of following
sub systems
i Passenger information system (PIS)
ii Automatic vehicle location system (AVL)
iii Security camera network system (SCN)
iv Vehicle health monitoring and diagnostics (VHMD)
v On-board pole mounted ticketing machines
b The single control unit ‘SCU’, together with single bus driver console ‘BDC’, form the nucleus of the on- bus vehicle intelligent
transport system (OBITS)
17.2 PIS System

a All drivers related interfaces (input/output/feedback) for PIS must be provided on SCU & BDC
i The route programming file to be uploaded on SCU
ii Route selection function is to be provided on BDC
iii All driver related route information to be displayed on BDC
b Amber colored, alphanumeric with graphic capability
c In-built light sensor with continuously variable brightness control to enable the display intensity to change based on ambient light
conditions
d Viewing distance
i Front, side and rear signs 50 meters minimum, for single line text, in day and night.
ii Inner 15 meters minimum, for single line text in day and night.
e Display Characteristics
i Fixed, scrolling and flashing mode (with fixed route number, upto 6 characters, on front, side and rear signs).
ii Capability to show customized graphics.
iii Two lines English /one line local language.
iv Total display height should accommodate two lines in English language and the Individual heights of each line should be adjustable
to enable one line to be larger/smaller than the second line.
v It should be possible to display, concurrently, different messages on each of the signs (front, rear, side and inner).
vi It should be able to display special signs like signs for 'PWD enable bus', ‘ladies special’.
f Signs should have ability to retain the last message displayed in the memory of the sign even in the event of power failure and without
the message being reloaded from SCU. Test will be performed by disconnecting the SCU from the sign and power to the sign will be
switched ‘off’ and ‘on’ to see if the Last message is retained and displayed.
g Display and voice announcement in English and local languages using Microsoft fonts (or any other as specified in tender) via window
based software package (window 7 or latest at the time of inviting the tenders).
h The system should have a programming capability as under
i Minimum 75 routes UP and DOWN (150 numbers of destinations) on front, side and rear signs.
ii GPS triggered next stop display on Inner sign with synchronized voice announcement for minimum 75 stops on each route.
iii The inner sign should be able to display and announce upto three languages, one after the other in sequence. For example make
display and announcement in English, then Hindi to be followed by local language for benefit of the passengers. Display and
announcements should be possible "before arrival" of the bus at the bus stop, "on arrival" of the bus at bus stop and "after departure"
of the bus from the bus stop.
iv In event of GPS failure the above functionality should be possible through manual intervention on BDC.
v Display driver and conductor ID once in between the stops.
vi Inner sign should be able to display text and customized graphics and announce upto pre-recorded messages by driver selecting 1~9
on BDC display panel of the controller.
vii Display scrolled customized graphics plus synchronized voice announcement – location based
viii Display 'clock'-GPS based.
ix Emergency 'stop' request function- by pressing an emergency switch placed anywhere in the bus the inner sign should display 'stop'
message and buzzer located near the driver makes the sound alerting the driver to stop the bus.
i Two way communication with central control centre(CCC) via SCU
i It should be possible to change/choose/select a 'route' remotely over the air from back office and provide current route information to
back office
ii It should be possible to transmit adhoc messages (English) from back office to internal sign.
iii Back office should be able to check, via SCU, the version of firmware loaded on the signs.
j Sign should be able to store 'diagnostic trouble codes' (DTC)’,'parameters identifiers (PID) as per Annex 3.
k To comply with test standards under Annex 2
17.2.2 Dimensions and technical specifications of destination signs

a Display size
i Front minimum 200x1800 mm –one
ii Rear and side: minimum 200x900 mm-one each
iii Inner : minimum100x800 mm –one
iv For Articulated buses 1 front, 2 inner, 2 side sign and one rear will be employed.
v For mini and midi buses one sign in front of size minimum 200X900 mm and one inner sign minimum100x800 mm
b Pitch
i Front- maximum. H 13.4 mm x V14.1 mm (maximum H10.5 mm x V 14.1mm for mini/midi buses)
ii Side and rear maximum. H10.5 mm x V 14.1mm
iii Inner 8 x 8 mm maximum.
c LED and display quality front, side and rear signs
i Amber colored LED, dominant wave length 591~595nm (color matched and bin graded).
ii UV resistant, diffused lens 4 mm (minimum) or ‘SMT PLCC2 standard package’
iii Wide viewing angle 120⁰ horizontal & 60⁰ Vertical
iv Ensure enhanced readability with full clarity on scrolls and long life usage by incorporating non multiplexed system (constant
current drive circuit) with typical LED Intensity 400~700 mCd at If =20 mA, alternatively multiplexed design (maximum 4:1) with
typical LED intensity 950~1150 mCd at 20 ma
d LED and display quality inner sign
i LED amber dot matrix viewing angle 45⁰ all around, intensity minimum 40 mCd, dominant wave length 590 ~595 nm
e Structure
i Front ,side and rear signs : light weight structure with toughened glass fixed with UV resistant adhesive in front
ii Inner sign: light weight structure with poly glass /acrylic/toughened glass.
iii Electronic devices used to be 'automotive grade' rated for temperature -25⁰C to +85⁰C. with conformal coated PCB boards
iv Power to signs shall be supplied through bus multiplex wiring system
17.3 Automatic vehicle location (AVL) system

17.3.1 SCU will transmit raw GPS data ,of vehicle locations, in NMEA protocol , to back office control centre at user configurable frequency (
5 seconds or less),via 3G(GSM)/GPRS, for further processing and use ,including that for signs on bus stops ,BRTS and bus terminals.
17.4 Security camera network (SCN) system

a The Network surveillance system shall consist of
i High resolution cameras, two numbers to monitor bus interiors (doors, driver zone, ticketing zone etc.) and one reversing surveillance
camera. For midi/mini buses 1 ambient and 1reversing and for articulated buses 3 ambient and 1 reversing camera to be employed.
ii Capability of 48 hour recording of images in ‘CIF’ mode (no sound) for total of four cameras. The recording will be overwritten if
not down loaded after the memory is fully utilized.
iii Voice recording capability using external microphone is optional.
iv Capability to transfer the recordings to control centre/depot through SCU via high speed WLAN network (with back haul), in
compressed format
v Capability to transfer the recordings using SD-card (if provided-refer 17.4.2 a below), tagged to vehicle ID, which is physically
removed and transferred to a card reader attached to the depot server.SD card will be provided in a lockable compartment.
vi Capability to transfer recording using USB
b Recording functionalities
i Continuous or schedule based recording
ii Event based recording triggered by SCU (VHMD).
iii Event based recording triggered by sensors connected to the ‘recorder’(if provided separately)
iv Disconnected camera detection
v Auto shut down delay after ignition switch off
vi Auto reset after power break
vii Built in clock
viii Emergency operation: when activated by a foot operated micro pedal switch, the recording will take place at a preselected resolution
and FPS.
c SCU should be able to display on BDC one or more cameras at the same time upto maximum 4.
d BDC to display only reversing camera picture when reverse gear is engaged.
17.4.2 Architecture
a ‘Recording functionality’ could be provided in a ‘separate box (recorder)’ or alternatively could be in-built into SCU in which case hard
disc will be used instead of SD card for storage. The choice will be of the equipment supplier
b Power supply to ‘recorder’ will be provided through the bus multiplexing system.
c Power supply (12V regulated) to camera will be provided from
i ‘Recorder’.
ii Through the bus multiplexing system when ‘recording functionality’ is provided in SCU
17.4.3 Specifications
a ‘Camera’ specifications
i Fixed lens 3.6 mm
ii Picture resolution upto 752 H x 582 V (PAL),
iii Resolution = 420 TV lines minimum,
iv Picture sensor =1/3" CCD or better,
v IR distance 10 meters minimum ,
vi Automatic backlight compensation
vii Ingress protection rating IP66 minimum
b ‘Recorder’ specifications
i 4 Channel minimum
ii Recording resolution PAL
(1) CIF (352X288 ) upto 25 fps maximum each of 4 channel
(2) D1 (704X576) upto 25 fps maximum -one channels only
(3) DI (704X576) upto 12 fps maximum each of 4 channels,

iii Stream standards: ISO 1449, video compression standard H.264.
iv 48 hour (for total 4 channels) recording of images and voice in CIF mode.
17.4.4 Alternate system
IP (internet protocol) digital camera using ‘network recording' is also permitted with equal or better specifications.
17.5 Vehicle health monitoring and diagnostics (VHMD)

17.5.1 ‘SCU’ will receive vehicle health diagnostic data from multiplexing nodes and PIS signs
a The data from multiplexing nodes, on a single CAN 2B(JI939) bus will include parameters from
i Vehicle electrical system powered through multiplexing nodes
ii Vehicle safety and performance features
iii Engine and transmission
The list of such parameters is as per Annex 1. All ‘CAN’ parameters will be receivable in standard format "standardized message name, PGN,
SPN and rate.
b The data from PIS signs will include parameters specified in Annex 3
17.5.2 ‘SCU’ should be able to create log files and communicate to control centre at end of the day via WLAN the data related to parameters in
Annex 1.The log files will be overwritten if not down loaded.
17.5.3 SCU should be able to communicate to control centre, in case any of the parameters listed in Annex 1, exceed a predefined value at any
time .Such warning will also pop up real time on BDC screen. The number of such prompts will be five (maximum) at any time.
17.5.4 SCU should be able to display following parameters on BDC for viewing by driver/workshop technician.
a Engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, engine speed in RPM, vehicle speed.
b Transmission output shaft speed, transmission input shaft speed, transmission current gear, transmission oil filter restriction switch,
transmission oil life remaining, transmission service indicator, transmission sump oil temperature, transmission oil level high / low,
hydraulic retarder oil temperature
c ‘Nodes’ output status-parameters to be pre agreed at the time of tender.
d Vehicle performance/safety features such as brake condition ,door Interlock ,Kneeling interlock (wherever specified), gas leakage
detection (wherever specified), fire detection and suppression (wherever specified).The responsibility of providing requisite sensors for
such parameters rests with the OEM.
e Any other engine, transmission diagnostic data –parameters to be pre agreed at the time of tender.
17.5.5 SCU should be able to communicate to control centre, in real time, a pre selected 5 parameters (out of those mentioned above in 17.5.4).
17.6 On board hand held ticketing machine with smart card
a As per MOUD letter k/14011/28/2009-metro (PT) dated 9th may 2012.
b No compatibility required with SCU and OBITS
17.7 On board pole mounted smart card ticketing terminals

a Two numbers, one each at two gates system. Specifications as per as per MOUD letter k/14011/28/2009-metro (PT) dated 9th may 2012.
17.7.2 Architecture
a SCU should be able to provide route, GPS information in XML format over TCP socket to ticketing machine.
b Ticketing machine should be able to share Internet on 'NAT' through Ethernet port to enable it send information via the gateway on SCU.
All such transmission between ticketing machine and depot/CCC has to be 'secured' at the origin. Purchaser/operator shall make
necessary arrangement for identifying ticketing equipment and the protocol to be interfaced.
17.8 SCU and BDC architecture

a Integrate and interface all features of
i Passenger information system (PIS)
ii Automatic vehicle location system (AVL)
iii Security camera network system (SCN)
iv Vehicle health monitoring and diagnostics (VHMD)
v On-board pole mounted ticketing machines
b Provide the driver/user interface/display on BDC as specified elsewhere in this document
c Display camera images on BDC as specified elsewhere in this document
d Control PIS functionality as specified elsewhere in the document
e Provide two-way voice and data link with control centre to communicate data and information as specified elsewhere in this document.
The link will be based on open public communications network services 3G (GSM) with downward compatibility with 2G
f Provide wireless LAN (WiFi) interface for wireless communications between the vehicle and depot network as specified elsewhere in
this document .This interface will not be available to passengers.
g Provide capability to upload firmware/ software and configuration of parameters on ‘SCU’ via the wireless LAN
h Provide audio interface to the driver’s microphone and earpiece or speaker.
i BDC ,on a selectable ‘menu’ will have ‘panic’ options’ for communicating pre configured messages to control centre
j Capability to store 'diagnostic trouble coded' (DTC)' ,'parameters identifiers (PID) as per Annex 1
k To comply with test standards under Annex 2
17.8.2 Technical specifications: SCU

a Processor : 32/ 64 bit
b Operating system: embedded Windows/Linux with programming software( Windows 7 or latest at the time of calling the tenders)
c Memory : flash: 2 GB minimum, RAM 512 MB minimum
d Interface : CAN 2.0, RS 485,RS 232, fast Ethernet, USB, digital outputs, digital/Analog inputs, WLAN, audio input output,, amplified
audio output
e Interface protocols :as specified elsewhere in this document
f In built GPS and 3G(GSM) modules
g In built WLAN
h Combi antenna using RG174 cable. The connectors on Combi antenna will be preferably SMA(M) ST plug type for GPS and FME(F)
jack type 1/4"-36UNS-2B for 3G
i In built /external two channel amplifier minimum 10 Watts rms each suitable for 4 ~8 Ohm impedance.
j In-built MP3 files storage/playback function.
k Power to SCU will be supplied through bus multiplexing wiring system
17.8.3 Technical Specifications: BDC

a Display
i Size 5.7” diagonal minimum
ii Full color graphic TFT-640 x 480 dots minimum, capable of showing minimum 20 lines in English.
iii Viewing angle (horizontal) 60°/75° (right/left)/ (vertical) 60°/75° (up and down)
iv Adjustable back lighting
b Key board :4 keys minimum
17.8.4 Technical specifications: GPS modules
a Rating:22 tracking/66 acquisition minimum
b Tracking sensitivity :-165 dBm typ
c Navigation sensitivity ; -148 dBm typ
d Update rate I Hz (configurable to 10 Hz)
e Time to first fix cold acquisition 35 seconds typ
f Hot acquisition 1 second typ.
g Navigation accuracy 3M horizontal
17.8.5 Technical specifications: 3G(GSM) modules

a GSM/GPRS SMT quad band and UMTS (3G)
b Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
17.8.6 Technical specifications: ‘Combi’ Antenna

a AMPS 850MHz, GSM900MHz, ISM868MHz, DCS1800MHz, PCS1900MHz, 3G UMTS 2.1GHz, Wifi /Blue Tooth (2.4 GHz),GPS
(1575.42MHz)
b GPRS
i Impedance 50 Ohm
ii Radiation pattern Omni-directional
iii Polarization linear (vertical)

c GPS
i Impedance 50 Ohms
ii VSWR <1.5:1
iii Polarization RHCP
d Waterproof IP-66
e Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
f RG174 cable
17.8.7 Fitment on bus

a All ‘OBITS’ equipment including wiring harness, antennas to be original factory fitment.
b Front, side, rear signs should be mounted with a gap with the glass so that the glass on signs and of the bus can be cleaned by swiping
c All equipment should be fitted in a way to minimize unintentional damage, shielded from direct engine heat, protected from water splash
and dust.
d All cables need to be properly anchored
e Others:
i Front sign: central
ii Rear sign: central
iii Side sign: first window ahead of rear door (central line of sign should coincide with central line of window)
iv Inner sign: centralize along the width of bus behind the driver's partition
v Speakers with protective grill : one each near the doors and others equally distributed across the length of the bus- Total no. 4
vi SCU, recorder, amplifier : secured and ventilated compartment right above the driver
vii BDC: ergonomically placed for driver ease

viii Camera: as specified else where
ix Ticketing machines - pole Mounted: as specified elsewhere
x Combi antenna: suitable place to define inside the bus (preferably) with direct line of view for 'affixing' the unit.
17.8.8 Communication amongst sub systems
a 'Signs' to 'SCU' RS 485
b 'Multiplexing nodes' to 'SCU' CAN 2B (J1939)
c 'Camera' to 'Recorder’ AVI or Ethernet (for ‘IP’ camera option )
d 'SCU to 'BDC' Ethernet/DVI/VGA/HDMI/RS232/RS485 as required.
e Engine/transmission to 'SCU' CAN 2B(JI939)
f Add -on 'Ethernet switch' and CAN ports are permitted
17.8.9 Communication between SCU and depot/central control centre (CCC)

a AVL to CCC:
Raw GPS data in NMEA 0183 protocol (GPVTG, GPGGA, GPRMC, GPGSV and GPGSA) and route number via open public
communications network services 3G and download compatibility
b VHMD real time warning to CCC
Open public communications network services 3G and download compatibility
c SCN real time emergency to CCC
Open public communications network services 3G and download compatibility
d VHMD end of the day to depot
IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN (WiFi) via 'Back haul' at depot
e SCN 48 hour recording to depot

IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN (WiFi) via 'Back haul' at depot plus SD card physical transfer/USB
Physical transfer
f Firmware download from Depot
IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN (WiFi) via 'Back haul' at depot
g PIS Two way communication to depot need based, API to be pre-agreed
h Any protocol provided by ITS supplier will be under a 'NDA' amongst the parties
17.8.10Additional requirements of STUs

a If required, Purchaser/Operator can specify as a part of their tender requirements, unambiguously, any additional requirement in relation
to ‘interface’ with their ITS Infrastructure.
17.8.11TA' and 'COP' approvals
a The notified agencies, as under rule number 126 of CMVR, will be responsible for approvals and certification of 'OBITS' system as
defined above.
b Above approvals ,when accorded to sub system suppliers such as PIS ,SCU and BDC, etc will be valid across the board for various
purchaser/operator, OEMs and tenders
17.8.12 Warranties
a The standard warranty will be identical to the warranty of bus (up to 3 years maximum) however purchaser/operator may ask OEMs for
extended warranty /annual maintenance contract after expiry of standard warranty periods.
17.8.13 ITS Infrastructure at STUs

a Purchasers/Operator(s) are obligated to install the necessary ITS infrastructure and human resource to 'take over' the OBITS system from
OEMs and have their own cell for day to day operations and needs. Typical examples being: PIS route programming including voice
recordings ,maintaining up-to-date LAT LONG database, ‘Back Haul' operations.
b OEMs are obligated to provide training to such purchaser/operator(s) staff before delivery of buses.
Annexure 1: VHMD parameter list
All data will be provided by bus multiplexing node
1. Vehicle electrical system

All external and internal fixtures like passenger/driver compartment illumination and ITS equipment.
2. Vehicle safety and performance features
• Fuel /Oil level/ Pressure
• Braking pedal position
• Accelerator pedal position and kick down
• Brake pad condition and brake pedal temperature (in case of electronically controlled disc brakes)
• Door interlock
• Kneeling interlock (wherever provided)
• Gas leakage detection (wherever provided)
• Fire detection/suppression (wherever provided)
3. Engine
• Engine CAN status

• Engine oil pressure,
• Engine coolant temperature,
• Engine speed in RPM,
• Vehicle speed (torque),
• Diagnostic message (engine specific)
4. Transmission
• Transmission CAN status

• Transmission output shaft speed
• Transmission input shaft speed
• Transmission current gear
• Transmission oil filter restriction switch
• Transmission oil life remaining
• Transmission service indicator
• Transmission sump oil temperature
• Transmission oil level high / low
• Hydraulic retarder oil temperature
• Accelerator pedal
• Diagnostic message (transmission specific)
5. Diesel bus electronics data (list is indicative, to be finalized by respective purchasers/operators)
• Drivers demand of engine torque percentage

• Actual engine torque percentage
• Engine and retarder torque
• Engine speed
• Source address controlling device

• Engine starter mode
• Engine demand torque percentage
• Accelerator pedal 2 low Idle switch
• Road speed limit status
• Accelerator pedal kick down switch
• Accelerator pedal low Idle Switch
• Accelerator pedal position
• Percent load at current speed
• Remote accelerator pedal position
• Accelerator pedal position 2
• Vehicle acceleration rate limit status
• Engine temperature
• Engine coolant temperature
• Fuel temperature
• Engine oil temperature
• Turbo oil temperature
• Engine intercooler temperature
• Engine intercooler thermostat opening
• Engine fluid level pressure
• Fuel delivery pressure
• Extended crankcase blow by pressure

• Engine oil level
• Engine oil pressure
• Crankcase pressure
• Coolant pressure
• Coolant level
6. CNG bus electronics data (list is indicative, to be finalized by respective purchaser/operators)
• Engine control unit

• Engine speed sensor
• Atmospheric pressure sensor
• Brake switch signal
• EEPROM error
• Vehicle speed sensor
• Main relay main relay
• Ignition switch
• Fuel temperature sensor
• Turbocharger boost pressure sensor
• Boost pressure control
• Accelerator pedal position sensor 1
• Accelerator pedal position sensor 2
• Analog/digital converter
• Coolant temperature sensor
• Fault lamp, engine control
• Electric shutoff (ELAB)
• Needle sensor
• Secondary engine speed signal
• engine speed sensor
• Start-of-injection control
• Injection timing solenoid valve
• Voltage supply control units
• Reference voltage
• air temperature sensor
• Control-collar travel sensor
• Test after running test
• Engine control unit
• Misfire recognition
Annexure 2: Test Standard Compliance Document
These tests standard compliances are common to PIS signs/multiplexing nodes/controller/driver console
Sr. No Test standards compliance Specifications

Nine points, tri temperature/tri voltage- 18V, 27V, 32V,-25°C, room temperature,
+85°C test. At each test point the system will be powered on and shut down 5 times
1 Performance parametric test
as per the supplier’s designated procedure and thereafter evaluated for malfunction if
any
2 Cold IS 9000 (Part II/Sec 4)-1977 (reaffirmed 2004) at -25⁰C for 2 hours in ‘on’ condition
3 Dry heat IS 9000 (Part III/Sec 5)-1977 at + 85⁰C for 16 hours in ‘on’ condition.
IS 9000 (Part V/Sec 2)1981 at +25⁰C /+55⁰C, Humidity 95%, 24 hours for 6 cycles in
4 Damp heat off condition. Functional test with power in ‘on’ condition at start of 2nd, 4th and 6th
cycle
• Frequency 5~50Hz and return to 5Hz at a linear sweep period of 1
minute/complete sweep cycle and 10g at maximum frequency
5 Vibration standard AIS 012/AIS:062 -10g • Excursion -1.6 mm peak to peak over the specified frequency range
• Test duration 60 minutes
Direction of vibration –X, Y, Z axis of device as it is mounted on the vehicle.
IS /IEC 60947-1:2004 in conjunction with IS/IEC 60529:2001– ‘PIS signs’ IP66,
6 Dust and water ingress protection
‘SCU’ IP 65, ‘BDC’ IP65, ‘nodes’ IP54
7 Free fall IS 9000 (Part VII/Sec 4) Free fall at 500 mm ,(applicable to ‘nodes’ and ‘controllers’

only)
• Regulation directive 95-28/EG dated 24-10-1995 horizontal Burning rate tested as
8 Fire resistant per ISO 3795 ,
• Horizontal burning test HB as per UL 94 -1998 clause 7 ( for wire harness)
The component must fulfil the function- and service life requirements after being
9 Reverse polarity protection without fuse
subjected to reversed polarity up to 27 V for 2 minutes.
To ensure service life requirements and functionality. The component shall run for 60
10 Over voltage protection
minutes at 38V, without effecting the service life or function.
The Insulation résistance measured between any pair of non short circuited terminals
11 Insulation resistance with a voltage of 500 V dc shall not be less than 1Mega ohm.
The components shall have an electrical energy reserve that can handle voltage drop
12 Cranking voltage during cranking. Component shall not reset during cranking. The supply voltage
during crank is 18.0 V for 40 ms.
13 Load dump test on controller 123V ,8 Ohms 200ms pulse 5a as per standard ISO 7637-2
(AIS: 012/ IS10250) 96 hours
14 Salt spray test
1.Electromagnetic radiation, radiated immunity and compatibility as per AIS 004

15 EMC/EMI 2.72/245/EEC last amended by 2009/19/EC (includes 2004/104/EC, 2005/83/EC,
2006/96/EC) and UN ECE Regulation Number 10 Rev 3:2008

Note: In case of product is ‘e’ marked and a detailed test report is submitted (which
includes above tests) no fresh verification is necessary
16 Operating parameters • Supply voltage 24 V± 25%

17
LED color test – dominant wave length
AIS -012
amber
Limit towards green: y ≤ x-0.120

LED chromaticity coordinates Limit towards red: y ≥ 0.390
18 Limit towards white: y ≥ 0.790-0.670x
In accordance with CIE 127 condition B
LED bulb/SMT intensity and viewing

19 In accordance with CIE 127 condition B
angle
Annexure 3: Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and Parameter Identifiers (PID) list
Appendix 1 – DTC code list of PIS signs
DTC code Description
1 2 0 0 Over voltage
1 2 0 1 Low voltage
1 2 0 3 Over heat
Appendix 1.1 – PID code list of PIS signs
Example of PIDs code numbers for a LED sign. PIN code is Ascii characters.
PID code Description
100 Hardware revision
101 Serial number
102 Boot loader SW revision
103 Application SW revision
104 Font library revision
105 CPU part number
106 CPU qualification
107 CPU temperature range
108 Compilation of FW date and time
109 Flash update status
110 Test date and time
114 Article number sign level
115 Production date (production date)
116 End customer
117 Order number
118 Bus/vehicle type
119 Bus builder number (bus build)
208 Language
401 Board temp sensor
402 Internal CPU temp
600 Minimum temp CPU
601 Maximum temp CPU
602 Maximum temp board
603 Minimum temp board
604 Maximum input power voltage
605 Minimum input power voltage
606 Operating hours
607 Number of resets
Appendix 1.2 – DTC code list of controller
DTC code Comments
0 0 1 2 Watch dog reset
0 0 1 3 Low voltage reset
0 0 2 0 Lost communication, GPS satellite (GPS receiver is not available to the system.)
0 0 2 1 Invalid data, GPS signal invalid
0 0 2 2 GPS antenna error
0 0 2 5 USB, invalid USB mass storage device
0 0 2 6 USB, unknown USB device connected
0 0 2 7 USB, USB invalid file system
0 0 0 7 USB, overcurrent
0 2 0 0 Over voltage
0 2 0 1 Low voltage
0 2 0 3 Over heat
Appendix 1.3 – PID code list controller
Example of PIDs code numbers for control unit. PIN code is Ascii characters.
100 Hardware revision
.i101 Serial number
102 Boot loader SW revision
103 Application SW revision
104 Font library revision
105 CPU part number
106 CPU qualification
107 CPU temperature range
108 Compilation of FW date and time
110 Test date and time
Annexure – 01: Windshield Designs
Urban Bus Specifications – II, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India











Annexure – 02: Figures


Figure - 01

Figure - 02
12 m BRT Standard Bus

(Refer guideline for how to select doors and width)

(Guidelines for how to select door location) 12 m BRT Standard Bus

Station Door Details
Bus Gates Details Platform Ht
900
Options for Bus Gate Locations for
Operation Option Description Near Side Off Side
station position
Front Middle Rear Middle
Near Side Gates A B C

Width of Door
Option 1 800 1200 (N/A) 1200 (N/A)
1200 1500 N/A
Option 2
BRTS with dedicated corridor only
I Option 3 1200/1200 *
with stations on either side
Steps Required Y/N If Y,
Y (2) N N
then no of Steps (No)
Off Side Gates D
Width Option 1 N/A 1200/1200 *
Steps Required Y/N N

Width of Door
Option 1 800 1200 (N/A) 1200
BRTS with BRT corridor + extn in Option 2 1200 1500 (N/A) N/A
Mixed Traffic (Off Side -Level
II 1200/1200 (N/A)
Boarding + Near Side - non-level Option 3
boarding) Steps Required Y/N If Y,
Y (2) N Y (2)
then no of Steps (No)
Off Side Gates D
Width Option N/A 1200/1200 *
Steps Required Y/N N
Note: * There are two doors with partition as per specification

18 m BRT Articulated Bus


(Guidelines for how to select door location) 18 m BRT Articulated Bus

Options for Bus Gate 900
Operation Option Locations for station Description Near Side Off Side
position Front Tractor Trailer Tractor Trailer

Width of Door
Option 1 800 1200/1200 * 1200
N/A
Option 2 1200 1500
BRTS with dedicated 800/800 *
Option 3
I corridor only with
Steps Required Y/N If Y, then no of Steps (No) Y (2) N N
stations on either side
Off Side Gates E D
Width of Door
Option 1 N/A 1200/1200 * 800/800 *
Option 2 1500
Steps Required Y/N N N
Near Side Gates A BC D

Width Option
BRTS with BRT corridor
+ extn in Mixed Traffic Option 1 800 1200/1200 (N/A) 1200
N/A
II (Off Side -Level Boarding Option 2 1200 1500 (N/A)
+ Near Side - non-level Option 3 800/800 (N/A)
boarding)
Steps Required Y/N Y (2) Y (2)
Off Side Gates FG E
Option 1 1200/1200 * 800/800 *
N/A
Option 2 1500
Steps Required Y/N N N
Note: * There are two doors with partition as per specification

25 m BRT Bi-Articulated Bus


(Guidelines for how to select door location) 25 m BRT Bi- Articulated Bus
900
Options for Bus
Operation Option Gate Locations for Description Near Side Off Side
station position Trailer
Front Tractor Trailer 1 Trailer 2 Tractor Trailer 2
1
Near Side Gates A B C D
Width of Door
Option 1 800 1200/1200 1200 800/800 N/A
Option 2 1200 1500
Steps Required Y/N If Y, then no of
Y (2) N N N
I Steps (No)
Off Side Gates G F E
Width Option 1
Option 1 N/A 1200/1200 1200 800/800
Option 2 1500
Steps Required Y/N N N N
Near Side Gates A B C D
Width Option
Option 1 800 1200/1200 (N/A) 1200
N/A
Option 2 1200 1500 (N/A)
Option 3 800/800 (N/A)
II Steps Required Y/N Y (2) N Y (2) N
Off Side Gates G F E
Width Option 1
Option 1 N/A 1200/1200 1200 800/800
Option 2 1500
Steps Required Y/N N N N

Annexure – 03: List of participants of Urban Bus Committee

Annexure – 03: List of participants of Urban Bus Committee
List of participants of “Urban Bus Committee”
S. No. Urban Bus Committee Member Designation

1 OSD (UT) & e o. JS, M/O UD Chairman
2 Representative from D/O Heavy Industries Member
3 Representative from M/o Road Transport & Highways Member
4 DG, BPR & D Member
5 MD, DTC Member
6 MD BMTC Member
7 Director General SIAM Member
8 President , ASTRU Member
9 One Representative from Tata Motors Ltd Member
10 One Representative from Ashok Leyland Member
11 One Representative from Swaraj Mazda Ltd Member
12 One Representative from Volvo Buses Ltd Member
13 One Representative from JCBL Ltd Member
14 One Representative from Eicher Motors Ltd Member
15 One Representative from Sutlej Motors Ltd Member
16 One Representative from Corona Bus Manufacturer Ltd Member
17 One Representative from Mercedes Benz India Ltd Member
18 One Representative from Mahindra Navi Star Automotives Ltd. Member
19 Director ARAI Member
20 Director CIRT Member
21 Prof H M Shivanand Swamy,Executive Director CEPT Member
22 DG IUT Member
23 Director, Gets Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Member
24 Executive Director, Castmaster Group Member
25 MD UMTC Convenor
26 Laghu Parashar, UMTC Member
27 Manjiri Akalkotkar, CEPT Member
28 Vivek Ogra, VbSoft Member
29 Amit Bhatt, Embarq Member

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