Another SEPTA bus crash is under investigation in Philadelphia. A pedestrian walked into the side of a Route 3 bus in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, SEPTA said. CBS News captured video of the SEPTA bus at Kensington Avenue and East Clearfield Street. According to SEPTA, the bus operator followed proper procedures, and the pedestrian refused[…]
On Thursday night, an out-of-service SEPTA bus crashed into a historic home at the corner of Island and Woodland Avenues in Southwest Philadelphia. Camera footage showed the slow-rolling trolley going off the tracks and colliding with an SUV before crashing into the Blue Bell Inn, established in 1766. No passengers were on board the trolley;[…]
With the new school year well underway, it is important to be aware of school bus passing laws. School Bus Passing Laws Although school buses continue to be the safest form of transportation, students are still in danger when they are in the school bus loading zone outside of the bus. It is against the[…]
In recent years, the United States has seen more and more people using buses as a means of transportation. Many agree that the growth in the national bus industry requires change to current bus safety regulations and rules. Indeed, the recent occurrence of a tragic tour bus crash highlights the problems with existing safety standards.[…]
One of the biggest indicators that school is back in session are the big yellow school buses traversing local streets. Millions of children take the bus to school every day around the country, and while school buses are a safe method of transportation, it is important to remember several safety tips to minimize the likelihood[…]