Bill > S2611

This bill introduces new requirements for motorcoach safety by first defining a "motorcoach" as a bus with an elevated passenger deck that transports passengers for hire between fixed routes or under a charter license, specifically excluding city and school buses. The bill mandates that motorcoach service operators include a provision in ticket purchase agreements requiring passengers to wear seatbelts when seated and in motion, and requires drivers to verbally instruct passengers about seatbelt use before departure. Additionally, the bill instructs the department of public utilities to conduct a public information campaign educating the public about the importance of wearing seatbelts on motorcoaches and the potential safety risks of not doing so. The legislation aims to improve passenger safety by promoting seatbelt use and awareness on long-distance and charter bus services, addressing a potential safety gap in transportation regulations.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2611