H.R. 6635, the Bus Operator Safety and Security Act, requires that new fixed-route buses purchased with federal funding be equipped with protective barriers around the driver's workstation to shield operators from physical threats, unwanted entry, fluids, and objects. The requirement applies to buses 30 or more feet long with a useful life of at least 10 years, and takes effect two years after the bill becomes law. Transit agencies and their contractors can opt out of this requirement if the labor union representing a majority of their frontline workers agrees to waive it. The barriers must extend from floor to ceiling and fully enclose the workstation while maintaining the driver's visibility of the road and exterior. This legislation directly affects public transit systems and bus operators nationwide, with no specific funding amount allocated in the bill's language.
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