The Transit Bus Affordability Act directs the Comptroller General (the government's chief auditor) to investigate why transit buses cost so much and continue to get more expensive in the United States. The review will examine what drives these high costs, compare U.S. bus prices to other countries, look at manufacturing delays and supply chain problems affecting federal transit programs, and identify what steps transit agencies and bus manufacturers have already taken to reduce costs. The Comptroller General must submit a detailed report to Congress within 18 months of the bill's enactment, including recommendations for how the Federal Transit Administration and transit agencies can use their federal, state, and local funding more efficiently when purchasing new buses.
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