Public transit agencies must install vehicle security barriers in buses to protect operators.

The bill mandates public transit agencies to install vehicle security barriers in all public transit buses. These barriers must meet minimum standards set by the Department of Transportation. The Public Transit Bus Operator Safety Fund, established within the Department of Transportation, provides grants for purchasing, installing, and maintaining these barriers. The fund also supports other safety improvements for bus operators. Agencies must report annually on their progress in installing barriers. Buses without barriers cannot operate after August 1, 2029.

Public transit agencies must install vehicle security barriers in buses to protect operators.

The bill mandates public transit agencies to install vehicle security barriers in all public transit buses. These barriers must meet minimum standards set by the Department of Transportation. The Public Transit Bus Operator Safety Fund, established within the Department of Transportation, provides grants for purchasing, installing, and maintaining these barriers. The fund also supports other safety improvements for bus operators. Agencies must report annually on their progress in installing barriers. Buses without barriers cannot operate after August 1, 2029.