Bus Safety Inspections Ensure Passenger Safety

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) teamed with state and local law enforcement to conduct bus safety inspections across 13 states and the District of Columbia. The week-long initiative included inspections of tour buses, school buses, motor coaches and other commercial passenger buses. FMCSA says the inspections are part of its effort to protect passengers and raise the bar for bus safety. 

According to the agency, the process included law enforcement officers who checked for mechanical problems and also checked the drivers to ensure that they were operating in full compliance. “Safety is our highest priority,” says U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Especially during the peak spring and summer travel seasons, we are working hard to remove any bus or driver that places passengers and other motorists at risk on the road.”