Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public Works
Why This Matters
The Bus Operator Safety Act aims to improve safety for bus drivers by requiring safety barriers in new buses. This helps protect drivers from potential threats while ensuring they can still see outside the bus.
If you are a bus driver, this law could make your workplace safer from potential threats.
Who this affects
Bus drivers · Passengers
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires new buses to have safety barriers around the driver's workstation.
2The barriers must reach from the floor to the ceiling of the bus.
3They must fully enclose the workstation to keep out unwanted people and objects.
4The barriers should not block the driver's view of the road.
