Bus Parity and Clarity Act

Key Points

• This bill ensures that private buses, such as charter buses or long-distance travel coaches, get the same treatment as city transit buses on the road. It would allow these private buses to use carpool lanes and pay the same lower toll rates that public buses currently enjoy.
• The plan aims to make travel more affordable and efficient for people who use private bus services. By lowering the costs for bus companies to use bridges and tunnels, those savings could lead to cheaper ticket prices for passengers.
• It also requires the government to create a public website that lists the toll prices and rules for every major road and bridge in the country. This would make it easier for bus companies to plan their routes and know exactly what they will be charged.
• This change would apply to all toll roads, bridges, tunnels, and ferries that receive federal funding. It ensures that whether a bus is run by the city or a private company, it is treated fairly when moving people from one place to another.

Impact Analysis

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