New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Said on Sunday that small cars, which are mostly bought by the lower middle class people, should also have sufficient numbers airbag And wonder why auto makers are only providing eight airbags in the big cars bought by the wealthy.
In an interview to PTI, road transport And highway minister also emphasized that their appeal for more airbags in smaller economy cars This was to ensure safety and prevent possible deaths in accidents.
His remarks come against the backdrop of the automobile industry raising concerns that high taxation and stricter safety and emission norms for vehicles have made their products costlier.
Mostly, lower middle class people buy small economy cars and “if their car will not have airbags and when accidents happen, it can result in death. Therefore, I recommend all car manufacturers to provide at least six airbags in all”. variants and segments of the vehicle,” he said.
Recognizing that additional airbags in small cars will increase their cost by at least Rs 3,000-4,000, Gadkari It also said, “The poor in our country should also get protection (in case of road accidents)”.
Known for expressing his views openly, he said, “For rich people, you (auto makers) offer eight airbags, and for economy model cars (used by lower middle class people). So, you will offer only two-three airbags. How come?”
In an interview to PTI, road transport And highway minister also emphasized that their appeal for more airbags in smaller economy cars This was to ensure safety and prevent possible deaths in accidents.
His remarks come against the backdrop of the automobile industry raising concerns that high taxation and stricter safety and emission norms for vehicles have made their products costlier.
Mostly, lower middle class people buy small economy cars and “if their car will not have airbags and when accidents happen, it can result in death. Therefore, I recommend all car manufacturers to provide at least six airbags in all”. variants and segments of the vehicle,” he said.
Recognizing that additional airbags in small cars will increase their cost by at least Rs 3,000-4,000, Gadkari It also said, “The poor in our country should also get protection (in case of road accidents)”.
Known for expressing his views openly, he said, “For rich people, you (auto makers) offer eight airbags, and for economy model cars (used by lower middle class people). So, you will offer only two-three airbags. How come?”
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