Buying Cheap Tour Bus Tickets In Texas Can Come At A Precious Cost

In 2011 alone, three different tour bus accidents have gained national attention. In the Bronx, 14 people were killed in a tour bus accident after the driver ran off of the road and into an Interstate sign. In Virginia, four people were killed and dozens were injured when a driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. And in San Marcos, Texas, eight people were seriously injured after a drowsy driver drifted off of Interstate 35.

What do all three of these tour bus accidents have in common, beside sleepy drivers and disastrous crashes? They are all part of a new traveling trend: discount bus companies that offer passengers shockingly low ticket prices, but at a different cost. While many travelers are trilled to be able to travel long distances for a fraction of what a plane or train ticket would cost, the majority don’t realize that bargain bus companies can afford these prices only by cutting corners when it comes to safety issues, training drivers, and properly maintaining their fleet of buses.

As federal officials investigate these deadly discount bus services, they are uncovering a slew of violations and concerns:

• Bus drivers often weren’t qualified for the job.
• Drivers often were working more hours than is legal.
• Drivers were often taking jobs on short notice or little sleep.
• Drivers were often lying in their driver logbooks.
• Buses were not regularly tuned up by mechanics.
• Bus companies have been lying about vehicle maintenance.
• Bus companies were not following drug and alcohol policies.
• Bus companies were not regulating driver hours of operation.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a discount tour bus crash in Texas? Call a Houston personal injury attorney today to discuss the details of your case and find out about your legal options.