NHTSA Amends Bus Safety Standards to Prevent Passenger Ejections
January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a final rule amending federal safety standards to improve occupant retention in large buses and motorcoaches. This action partially grants a petition for reconsideration regarding safety regulations established on October 30, 2024.
The updated standard, known as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217a, requires advanced glazing in bus portals to reduce th . . .
The updated standard, known as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217a, requires advanced glazing in bus portals to reduce th . . .