An Act to Enhance the Safety of Public Transit Bus Operators Through the Installation of Vehicle Security Barriers

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This bill requires public transit agencies in Maine to install transparent security barriers around bus operators' workstations to protect them from unwanted entry of individuals, fluids, and objects. It creates the Public Transit Bus Operator Safety Fund to help agencies pay for these barriers and other safety improvements. The Department of Transportation will set the standards for these barriers, and all public transit buses must have them installed by August 1, 2029.

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