As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the bus and truck safety Agency for interstate travel. One of our missions is to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities involving motorcoaches. We issue, administer, and enforce FMCSA regulations and commercial regulations that apply to commercial motor vehicles.

Bus/motorcoach passengers and operators may use the links to rules, guides, brochures, and other materials below to learn how to better ensure safe trips.

Passenger Safety

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) [Español] New Brochure: Emergency Window with Lift Handle (PDF) [Español] New Poster: Passenger Safety Information (PDF) 8.5x11|18x24 New Poster: Passenger Safety Information en Español (PDF) 8.5x11|18x24 New Audio: Passenger Safety Instructions (for use on motorcoaches, mp3, 01:26) [Transcript (PDF) English]New Audio: Passenger Safety Instructions (for use on motorcoaches, mp3, 01:46) [Transcript (PDF) Español] New 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

Helpful Carrier Guides Motorcoach Brake Systems and Safety Technologies [PDF]

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