In order to travel it is, unfortunately, often necessary for people to put their life in the hands of another. This is true for everything from trains and planes to cars and school buses. People who transport others for pay often need a special license which shows...
Bus Accidents
Police still investigating bus crash that injured nine
Public transportation is a valuable resource to not only those who use its services, but to the cities that provide the service and the environment. A bus not only reduces the number of cars on the road, but it provides those without motor vehicles a reliable and...
FMCSA going after unsafe bus, truck drivers
We've previously discussed bus accidents in the United States and despite the Transportation Department's best attempts to increase safety and reduce crashes, bus accidents are still happening. In the wake of several horrific commercial bus accidents across the...
FMCSA may not be keeping unsafe buses off Massachusetts’ roads
Millions of people travel on commercial buses every year in the United States. Reports show tour and intercity buses have an estimated 700 million passengers each year, showing just how many people use buses as their main way of transportation for daily activities and...
Fatal bus crash highlights safety risks for passengers
Many people and groups use buses for traveling instead of driving their own vehicles. Riding a bus can be cheaper and more convenient for many people. However, a recent fatal bus accident is just another tragic example of the dangers bus passengers face when traveling...
Boston bus company shut down after failed safety inspection
A widely-used Massachusetts' bus company, Fung Wah, has been temporarily shut down by federal officials over safety concerns. The popular bus company is known for their inexpensive bus tickets and offers services from Boston to New York City.In an effort to prevent...
After Deadly Bus Crashes, Bus Inspections Remain Lax
The Associate Press reports that in multiple states, inspections performed to judge the safety of buses are often inadequate and of questionable value. The AP story describes one particular accident in which the bus had been inspected just eight days before the tragic...