U.S. Department of Transportation
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
www.dot.gov/affairs/briefing.htm

October 17, 1997

EDITORS AND CORRESPONDENTS

The Federal Highway Administration is pleased to announce a new publication available to the public providing tips on what questions to ask when chartering a motorcoach.

The trifold pamphlet entitled " The Safe Transportation of Passengers by Motorcoach--And What It Means to You" suggests that tour organizers ensure that:

• The motorcoach company's drivers hold valid commercial drivers' licenses;
• The driver or drivers can make the charter trip without violating regulations that prescribe how many hours they may drive and must rest; and
• The carrier is certified by the FHWA to provide interstate service and has the prescribed minimum of $5 million in public liability insurance.

Free copies may be obtained from the Office of Motor Carriers' regional office in the Leo W. O'Brien Federal Building, Albany, N.Y. 12207 (telephone: 518-431-4239).

Sincerely yours,

George L. Reagle
Associate Administrator for Motor Carriers