Bus Operator Safety and Security Act

The Bus Operator Safety and Security Act would require that new fixed-route buses 30 feet or longer with a useful life of 10 or more years, purchased with certain federal funds, be equipped with a full-height barrier around the operator’s workstation to prevent unauthorized entry by people, fluids, or objects, while maintaining the operator’s visibility. This requirement would take effect two years after enactment unless a labor organization representing the majority of frontline workers agrees to waive it for a specific bus purchase. The bill amends Section 5329 of Title 49, U.S. Code, to establish this safety standard for public transportation recipients using federal funds (excluding…

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