Bus operators would get safer workstations on many new public buses.
This bill would require many new public buses to have a safety barrier around the driver's area. These barriers would protect bus operators from people, liquids, and objects, without blocking their view. This rule would apply to larger buses bought with federal money, unless the bus workers' union agrees to waive it.
Currently, federal law does not require specific safety barriers for bus operator workstations on fixed route buses. If this bill becomes law, new fixed route buses that are 30 feet or longer, have a useful life of 10 years or more, and are bought with federal money (excluding certain funds) would need to have a full-enclosure barrier for the driver's area. This rule would take effect two years after the bill is signed into law, unless a union representing the majority of bus workers agrees to waive the requirement.
HR 6635 · 119th Congress · December 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 7/10
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