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Bus Testing Facility (49 U.S.C. § 5318)

Bus testing facility

Overview

FTA is responsible for establishing and maintaining a contract or cooperative agreement to operate and maintain a facility for testing buses used as public transportation. Buses are tested for maintainability, reliability, safety, performance, structural integrity, fuel economy, propulsions, and noise.

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Last updated: Thursday, July 16, 2026