New Delhi: Road Transport Ministry has proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled ambulances to support faster emergency response and improve access to emergency medical care in locations where conventional ambulances may face mobility constraints. At present, two-wheeled road ambulances are not regulated as a distinct vehicle category under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the proposed amendments seek to address these gaps through the adoption of AIS-209 (Part 1) 2026 – Construction and Functional Requirements for Life Support Two-Wheeled Road Ambulances. Safety and functional framework: AIS-209 (Part 1) 2026 defines a two-wheeled road ambulance as an L2-category vehicle fitted or attached with an ambulance accessory unit or patient-conveyance system. The draft notification said the proposed framework is expected to bring greater safety and accountability to the design and operation of two-wheeled road ambulances.