New Safety Rules Planned for Buses

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Recent fatal accidents involving tour buses and interstate gas pipelines spurred a Senate committee on Thursday to order new safety rules.

New buses would have seat belts, stronger roofs and better windows to reduce the chance of death or injury in accidents under one of the bills. Also, physicals for drivers would have to be performed by certified medical personnel, and a tracking system would be created to make sure licenses are up to date and no unqualified drivers are allowed on the road.

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New Safety Rules Planned for Buses

Some of the provisions in the bill have been sought for years by the National Transportation Safety Bo...

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