Environment and safety

Environment and safety are the two issues whose solution may lie in the vehicle modernisation policy. The claimed that the government is hurrying into a policy decision that would essentially be the domain of CV makers and truck owners adds a different dimension. Expressed Ravi Pisharody, Executive Director – Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors, that they share the concern for safety on the road and the environment, and believe that it is critical to understand the issue with a holistic approach, with the right environment-friendly initiatives undertaken at all levels. “The need for replacement of older vehicles or modernise a commercial vehicle fleet could facilitate increased market acceptance of efficient and greener vehicles with better technology,” he added. Terming the proposed regulation as beneficial for the entire ecosystem – the environment, society, the consumer and the industry, Pisharody averred, “Given the expanse of the Indian geography and its population base, any regulation is more likely to be implemented in