Bus Safety
Witnesses testified about the U.S. Transportation Department and its effectiveness in keeping unsafe bus drivers off U.S. roads and highways… read more
Witnesses testified about the U.S. Transportation Department and its effectiveness in keeping unsafe bus drivers off U.S. roads and highways. They focused on lessons learned from recent accidents in the Northeast and Northern Virginia that resulted in the deaths of several passengers. They also talked about potential enforcement mechanisms to improve bus safety, inspection routines, and varying safety standards in different states. close
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Anne S. Ferro Administrator Department of Transportation->Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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