Requiring sight-seeing bus operators to submit operating plans to the DOT.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring sight-seeing bus operators to submit operating plans to the department of transportation

In light of multiple accidents involving sight-seeing buses that occurred in recent years, this bill expands licensing requirements for sight-seeing buses. This bill requires sight-seeing bus businesses to obtain authorization from the Department of Transportation for all of their bus stops prior to applying for a sight-seeing bus license from the Department of Consumer Affairs. This would enable the Department of Transportation to monitor congestion and traffic caused by sight-seeing buses on the road.