Cell-phone Ban Alone Won’t Make Roads Safe
The commercial truck and bus drivers are well aware that any handheld cell phone usage is banned. According to different news sources, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration otherwise known as FMCSA put the ban in place by emphasizing that all truck and bus drivers were not allowed to use any handheld devices while operating… read more
Molly Trolley Buses Being Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
According to early morning News, the Molly Corporation has issued a recall for their Molly Trolley vehicles. The 2006 and 2007 models of transit buses allegedly built on Freightliner and Ford chassis, have presented a few issues with their electrical air conditioner equipment. According to the company, the fuse used in the carrier genvem-1 evaporator… read more
Bus Driver Texts While Driving, Caught On Camera
According to recent news articles, a woman from San Luis Obispo was allegedly appalled after riding a bus in which the driver was simply texting while driving throughout the passenger’s entire trip from San Luis Obispo to San Jose. The various news outlets have showed that the passenger took pictures of the occurring so this… read more
National School Bus Safety Week Begins Today
This week is National School Bus Safety Week. School buses are considered the safest way for children to get to school, as crashes are extremely rare, and when they do happen, fatalities are also rare, according to recent news reports. The dangerous part about riding a school bus is actually getting to the bus stop…. read more
1,800 School Buses Recalled
A school bus manufacturer is issuing a recall for buses in order to fix a defective part that poses a fire hazard, according to recent news reports. More than 1,800 buses are subject to recall. The bolt that is part of the clamp assembly has been proven to break under pressure, which leads to a… read more
Bus Accident Victim Settles for $10.5 Million
Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer Brian Panish of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP reached a record $10.5 million settlement with AC Transit shortly before the lawsuit was set for trial. Three years after its occurrence, a bus accident that severely injured a pedestrian will cost AC Transit $10.5 million dollars, according to news sources…. read more
CleanFuel USA Issues School Bus Part Recall
CleanFUEL USA, a national supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure, has announced a recall regarding a potentially faulty product they use on school buses, according to news sources. The product subject to recall is the fuel hose fitting used on Blue Bired Propane Vision school buses. Apparently, the hose fittings can separate from the fuel line,… read more
New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled Due to Vehicle Fire Hazard
In a news release Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that New Flyer Industries LTD is recalling certain transit bus models due to a vehicle fire hazard. Subject to recall are 78 model year 2010 heavy duty transit buses. The recall stems from an issue with the engine cooling system. A T-bolt in… read more
NHTSA Rejects Call for National School Bus Seatbelt Law
News sources reported that the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a rejected a petition from the Center for Auto Safety and the National Coalition for School Bus Safety that called for national mandate to install seatbelts on all school buses. According to the Coalition, approximately 500,000 public school buses will carry children around 4.2… read more