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Federal Register · October 30, 2024
The title they went with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Anti-Ejection Glazing for Bus Portals; Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release Noisy translates that to

Bus windows must now be strong enough to keep passengers inside during a rollover

What happened
US transportation regulators tightened safety rules for large buses. Bus manufacturers must install stronger windows by 2027 to prevent people from being thrown out during crashes.
Why it matters
This rule means bus passengers will be safer in a rollover accident, reducing injuries and deaths from ejection. For years, bus windows were not specifically designed to prevent passengers from being thrown out. Now, manufacturers must meet a specific test standard, which will change how buses are built and sold.
The signal
Watch for bus manufacturers to announce new designs or material suppliers to meet the 2027 deadline.
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