There are various types of passenger-carrying entities in this country that are considered “common carriers,” and this is important, particularly when it comes to the duty of care that drivers and companies owe others on the roadway and their passengers. Any person that goes into business for the purpose of carrying passengers from one place to another voluntarily takes on more responsibility than the average driver when they get behind the wheel of their vehicle.
This common carrier enhanced duty of care most certainly applies to bus drivers. This includes Interstate bus companies, city mass transit buses, school buses, buses that take individuals to and from destinations similar to a taxi, and more.