Centre proposes rules for two-wheeled ambulances to boost emergency healthcare accessThe Centre proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances to improve emergency healthcare access in remote and hilly areas. According to the ministry, two-wheeled road ambulances can significantly improve emergency response times and facilitate last-mile access to healthcare, particularly in rural and remote regions as well as hilly areas. Under the draft framework, all L2-category two-wheeled road ambulances manufactured on or after October 1, 2027, will be required to comply with the provisions of AIS-209 (Part 1):2026. The proposed rules provide flexibility to state governments in determining the operational areas for these ambulances. The ministry has also proposed treating two-wheeled road ambulances as transport vehicles.