While the bus driver represents the first line of defense when it comes to avoiding bus accidents, the bus company itself can share considerable liability in the matter. In fact, the bus company is responsible for: Hiring bus drivers with the necessary license, experience, and reliability Maintaining its fleet of buses in good working order Hiring bus mechanics with the necessary experience and skill and providing them with the quality tools and parts to keep the buses running safely Implementing and enforcing rules and regulations that ensure their drivers remain within the safety parameters set for commercial drivers Not pushing their bus drivers to overperform Implementing and enforcing regularly scheduled maintenance of the buses that make up its fleet