2014

Various transit buses have been recalled by Glaval because of concerns that they could stall or sustain a fire in the midst of traffic.  The recall has its genesis in a potential safety issue associated with the alternator harness.  There is a danger that this component could be positioned in a manner that would cause… read more

A bus company called Double Hi Express, which is based in Los Angeles, may face a shutdown if it is unable to correct alleged safety issues uncovered by the California Highway Patrol in a recent investigation.  Those alleged problems are explored in a new report, which looks at what the CHP was able to find… read more

On the heels of a series of fatalities and incidents that reached national media prominence, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has cracked down on those bus operating companies that may be lax in terms of safety.  The Los Angeles Times explores that crackdown in a new report. Federal officials began looking into companies back… read more

The National Transportation Safety Board is concerned that inspections of trucks and tour buses are not being properly carried out by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a problem that could have severe safety ramifications should the vehicles they’re responsible for overseeing be involved in some type of crash. This development comes on the heels… read more

Yesterday, the city of Irwindale was the site of a bus crash that involved the vehicle overturning and 52 people aboard being injured.  Thankfully, those persons received only minor or moderate injuries, but it has now come to light that the company responsible for the operation of the bus has a series of safety violations… read more

In an attempt to kill insects drawn to buses by the food left behind by passengers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority regularly sprays Los Angeles County buses with pesticides.  But are these same chemicals making the drivers of the buses and perhaps even the passengers ill? That’s what has been alleged by a group of at… read more

Anyone planning a trip on a tour bus in the near future should make themselves aware of a recent tragedy and then consult some important tips from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration branch of the Department of Transportation before booking. The sad incident in which eight people were killed has led to the FMCSA… read more

A defect that imperils the safety of vehicle occupants in the event of an emergency situation has prompted the recall of hundreds of said vehicles. The recall was announced by Gillig and concerns Lowfloor transit buses that come with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus Window sets.  Each of the vehicles is of the 2010 model… read more

Crime Prevention Month has been declared throughout Richland County, South Carolina.  The measure seeks to improve public safety by cutting down on those crimes that most typically plague the community.  Many of those crimes involve transgressions that take place in or around parked automobiles and the public transportation options available to citizens.  That’s why the… read more

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is offering numerous tips to bicyclists in order to help such persons stay safe.  Certain things should be fairly obvious, such as riding defensively and with traffic.  Intersection safety is also stressed, and involves simple things like looking before crossing and using hand signals to let other drivers know… read more

Recently, a series of accidents has called into question the safety of Megabus in Illinois and other states. One woman recently recounted her experience with the company. Her bus driver, who was in the midst of training, decided that she had to have her music on, but her headphones were twisted, so she allegedly took… read more

Authorities have shut down a variety of bussing operations because of numerous alleged safety violations. The shutdown was announced jointly by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation.  It concerns bus companies based out of New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Georgia, and Maryland, with 233 routes suddenly being taken out… read more