NTSB sends team to scene of Texas bus crash

Bus carrying 55 passengers from Houston to Missouri, ran off a Highway I-75 overpass and landed on its side. It is believed that the bus may have blown a tire.

NTSB meets with N.J. motorcoach group

National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Mark V. Rosenker urged New Jersey-based motorcoach executives to take action when accidents occur and make safety improvements that will bring the industry closer to an accident-free environment.

NTSB determines cause of fatal Texas bus fire

Agency also makes several recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.

NTSB determines cause of bus fire

Board also makes several recommendations to prevent future tragedies.

NTSB urges ban on cell phones

Agency asks for federal and state support in prohibiting bus/motorcoach drivers from using phones, except in emergencies.

NTSB: No cell phone use by bus drivers

Safety board says distraction could lead to tragic consequences.

Fed oversight questioned during NTSB bus fire hearings

NTSB officials told by investigators that U.S. government has failed to make charter buses safe

Fed oversight questioned during NTSB bus fire hearings

NTSB officials told by investigators that U.S. government has failed to make buses safe to ride

METRO Briefs

Federal Rail Safety Chief Lauds Preventive, Reactive Measures

Recently appointed Associate Administrator for Rail Safety for the FRA Jo Strang talks about the introduction of crash energy management, reducing human errors and the changing landscape of U.S. rail safety.