Require Upper-Rear Bus Exhaust Outlets

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Why it matters

1. 1

   Health and safety. By requiring bus exhaust pipes to be placed at the upper right rear corner, the bill aims to direct harmful emissions higher and further from passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists, potentially reducing their exposure to toxic fumes at street level.

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   Manufacturing impact. Bus manufacturers selling in New York will need to redesign or modify bus exhaust systems to comply with this specific requirement, potentially increasing production costs but also encouraging updated vehicle design standards.

3. 3

   Environmental justice. The change could particularly benefit urban communities and children (such as those riding school buses), who are more frequently exposed to bus emissions at curbside or in loading zones.

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   Compliance and enforcement. The law creates a clear, uniform standard for new buses, simplifying inspection and compliance checks, and potentially serving as a model for other states considering similar health-focused vehicle regulations.

Who cares

• Bus manufacturers

  Buses manufactured for sale in New York on or after July 1, 2021, would need exhaust outlets at the upper right corner of the rear end.

• Bus dealers

  The bill would set an exhaust-location requirement for newly manufactured buses intended for sale in New York.

• Bus fleet operators

  Operators buying buses manufactured for sale in New York on or after July 1, 2021, would receive vehicles subject to the new exhaust-location requirement.

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