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As a travel planner, it’s just as important to research bus company safety as it is to check the quality of accommodations or activities for your travelers. Remember these important tips next time you book.
Ask About the Bus Company’s DriverGet these important details from the...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hosts five public listening sessions on potential changes to its hours-of-service (HOS) rules for truck drivers.
Dallas, Texas – Friday, August 24, 2018Reno, Nevada – Saturday, September 22, 2018Joplin, Missouri – Friday, September...The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) were developed to address Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers involved in cross-border transportation. They were developed in collaboration with Transport Canada (TC), and Mexico’s Dirección...
FMCSA provides resources for travel planners booking travel by bus—whether through an agency or group organization—as well as valuable safety materials to download and share with passengers.
Resources for Travel Planners Using the Bus Safety Search: A Step-By-Step Guide Look...The Department of Transportation’s ADA regulations require all over-the-road bus (OTRB) operators to provide timely service for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair users. An OTRB (which is a motorcoach in most cases) is a bus with an elevated...
You can search FMCSA data using a company’s name or USDOT number. Many bus companies have similar names, so ask the company for its USDOT number.
If you'd like to search for a transportation company by your preferred type of...
Resources for Passengers
Look Before You Book Video Look Before You Book Fact Sheet Learn Before You Board Fact Sheet- English Learn Before You Board Fact Sheet - Spanish (Español) Tip Sheet: Bus Safety and Comfort Tip Sheet: Bus Safety Records Matter Bus Safety Quiz...Over-The-Road Bus Accessibility: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Regulations and Rights
The Department of Transportation’s ADA regulations require all over-the-road bus (OTRB) operators to provide timely service for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair users. An...
Two Ways to Search for Safety
You can search FMCSA data using a company’s name or USDOT number. Many bus companies have similar names, so ask the company for its USDOT number.
If you’d like to search for a bus or other transportation company (like a van service or limousine...
Before making a reservation or buying a ticket, take a few minutes to research the bus company. FMCSA’s online tool will help you learn about the company’s safety history. You want to book with a company that:
Is authorized to operate. Commercial...