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Tag: MTA Bus Accident

Bus accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Municipal Liability

Bus Fails to Use Kneeling Device

When an MTA bus driver fails to lower the bus kneeling mechanism for an elderly or disabled passenger, can the transit authority be held liable for resulting injuries? Under New York law, public transit operators owe a duty of reasonable care to safely discharge passengers. However, determining negligence when a driver fails to engage a … Continue reading Bus Fails to Use Kneeling Device

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November 4, 2025August 31, 2026Bus Driver Duty of Care, Bus Kneeling Device, MTA Bus Accident, Public Transit Negligence, Staten Island Transit Accident

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