Government proposes mandatory airbag for front passenger on all cars | Economic Times

Mumbai: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed mandatory implementation of airbags for the co-driver, or front passenger, on all cars in addition to steering-mounted driver airbags.The ministry modified the standard requirements applicable to M1 category of vehicles to include passenger airbags as a standard fitment via a draft amendment uploaded on its website. M1 category means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of passengers, comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat.Airbag for the driver’s side is mandatory in all cars since July 1, 2019.