USA Local Bus News

  The local bus industry in the United States plays a vital role in providing affordable and accessible transportation options for millions of Americans. This industry encompasses a wide range of services, including public transit systems, private charter bus companies, and school bus operations. Despite facing challenges such as driver shortages and funding constraints, the local bus business remains an essential component of the nation's transportation infrastructure. Public Transit Systems Public transit systems, operated by local governments and transit authorities, are the backbone of the local bus business in the USA. These systems provide regular bus services within cities and metropolitan areas, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to personal vehicles. Major cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami have extensive bus networks that serve diverse communities and connect residents to employment centers, educational institutions, and ...

  Florida Judge Detains Truck Driver After Deadly Bus Crash Killing 8 A Florida judge ordered Bryan Maclean Howard, 40, the truck driver involved in a tragic bus crash that killed eight farm workers, to be held in custody during a hearing on Wednesday. This decision came less than 24 hours after the devastating collision that led to Howard facing eight counts of driving under the influence-manslaughter. Judge LeAnn Mackey-Barnes expressed grave concerns over Howard's driving history and his admission of being involved in another accident just three days prior to the fatal crash. "Given your history of driving incidents and prior incident of leaving the scene of an accident," she stated, "I have no alternative but to detain you until your next court appearance on June 18." According to an arrest report, Howard confessed to troopers that he had "wrapped his mother's car around a tree" in an accident three days before the deadly bus collision. In the ...

Image Courtesy: School Bus Image from Busbound Miami-Dade County is launching a new school bus safety initiative that will issue $200 fines to drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. Key Highlights Starting Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus in Miami-Dade will receive a minimum $200 ticket in the mail. The program involves installing cameras on over 1,000 Miami-Dade County Public School buses to capture footage of vehicles unlawfully passing the buses when stopped to load/unload students The cameras use AI technology to automatically detect violations and record evidence like the vehicle's license plate number. This initiative aims to combat reckless driving around school buses and improve student safety when boarding/exiting the buses Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) and the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) are collaborating on this new bus safety program utilizing camera enforcement and hefty fines for violators. So in su...

  A Los Angeles city bus driver was violently attacked by a woman over a fare dispute. Incident Highlights The incident occurred on Sunday, May 6th, 2024 around 12:50 pm near South Central Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles. An eyewitness video captured the violent attack, showing a woman punching the LADOT (Los Angeles Department of Transportation) bus driver at least once in the face and attempting to tear her uniform. The dispute arose when the bus driver informed the woman that she did not need to pay the fare since DASH buses operated by LADOT offer free rides. The woman became agitated and violently attacked the driver over this fare dispute. After the altercation, the bus driver managed to close the doors and continue her journey, escaping without severe injuries. The Los Angeles Police Department later apprehended the suspect who attacked the bus driver. In response, LADOT stated they are looking into better protections and potential security enhancements, such a...