Truckers Concerned Over Rising Costs from AC Cabin Mandate

Starting October 2025, all new trucks must have air conditioning in the driver's area.

This is because the government wants to make truck driving more comfortable for drivers.

But, the owners of these trucks are worried because the AC uses more fuel, which makes it more expensive to operate the trucks.

They think it could increase costs by up to 4%.

This could also raise the prices of things that are transported by truck, making everything more expensive.

Some truck companies like Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra already have AC in their trucks.

Truck owners are planning to talk to the government to see if they can get some help or have more time to get ready for this change.