As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the bus and truck safety agency. One of our missions is to reduce highway fatalities while best ensuring the safe transportation of passengers. We issue, administer, and enforce the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Commercial Regulations that apply to commercial motor vehicles transporting passengers.

FMCSA's Commercial Passenger Carrier Safety Division within the agency's headquarters develops policies, plans, and guidance in matters related to commercial passenger safety. Division staff persons respond to stakeholder demands and strive to attain program goals to best ensure the safe transportation of passengers. This website was developed as an outreach and educational initiative.

Helpful Guides Find Safe Interstate Bus/Motorcoach Companies in Your Area Pre-trip Safety Information for Bus Passengers On-board Safety Information for Bus Passengers Brochure: Emergency Window with Pull Handle (PDF) New Brochure: Emergency Window with Lift Handle (PDF) New Poster: Passenger Safety Information (PDF) New Audio: Passenger Safety Instructions (for use on motorcoaches, mp3, 01:26) [Transcript (PDF)]New Motorcoach Brake Systems and Safety Technologies [PDF] National Student Transportation Safety Initiative Moving Kids Safely By Bus [PDF] Guide for Selecting a Vehicle for Your Next School Trip [PDF] Guide to Hiring Bus Companies for Student Activities [PDF] Guide to Hiring Charter Transportation [PDF] Safe Transportation of Passengers by Motorcoach - and What It Means to You

Regulatory Information   ADA Guidelines for Over-the-Road Bus Companies New For-hire & Private Passenger Carriers (ETA Package) Part 374: Passenger Carrier Regulations Rules for Small Passenger-carrying Vehicle Operators

Passenger Carrier Safety Brochures

	Parts 365 & 387 - Licensing and Insurance Requirements for For-hire Motor Carriers of Passengers English - Español		Parts 390 & 391 - Guidelines and Driver Qualifications for Motor Carriers of Passengers English - Español
	Part 395 - Hours of Service for Motor Carriers of Passengers English - Español		Part 396 - Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance for Motor Carriers of Passengers English - Español
	Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Private Motor Carriers of Passengers English - Español		Guidelines for School Bus Operators English - Español