Local law · Int 0076-2026
Requiring double decker sight-seeing buses to have at least one employee present on the upper level at all times when passengers are present
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring double decker sight-seeing buses to have at least one employee present on the upper level at all times when passengers are present
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require double decker sight-seeing tour buses to have at least one employee, who is a licensed guide, present on the upper level of the bus in addition to the driver at all times when passengers are present on the upper level.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
NYC Council