The recent deadly bus accidents in New York and New Jersey show that the National Transportation Safety Board still has a way to go to improve driver safety and training and instill confidence in passengers throughout the Northeast.<\/p>\n
In March, a tour bus traveling from Mohegan Sun in Connecticut to Chinatown in New York City crashed in the Bronx, killing 15 people. Days later, a different tour bus from New York City to Pennsylvania crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike, killing two people.<\/p>\n
Every year, tour bus accidents cause serious injuries and death throughout the northeast United States.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t wait for another deadly bus crash to increase protections for consumers and ensure bus safety,\u201d U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation is an important step towards reducing the number of deaths and serious injuries caused by motorcoach accidents. Congress must come together and prevent any future bus trips from turning into tragedies.\u201d<\/p>\n