Pair of Megabus accidents puts company's safety record in spotlight
European-based Megabus, which a year ago started service in the Northeast U.S., bills itself as the eco-friendly, high-tech, inexpensive and safe way to travel between major cities.
It's that safety part that raises an eyebrow or two recently.
Two Megabus motor coaches have been involved in Thurway crashes in the Gensee County area in the past two weeks.
In both cases, buses tipped over. In one, high winds are a likely factor. In the other, the bus driver is accused of falling asleep.
WBTA spoke Edward Hodgson, president of Megabus, who said Megabus has a good safety record.
A search of Google didn't uncover prominent documentation of ongoing safety issues, either.
Megabus operates passenger service between Toronto and Buffalo to New York City using the New York State Thruway.
