Bus Accidents
MTA Bus Accident in New York? Don't Miss the 90-Day Deadline
Jonathan Fuzailov, Esq.
September 27, 2026 · 4 min read
City buses, school buses, and tour buses all follow different rules. If a public bus was involved, your deadline to act is measured in days, not years.
Public buses: 90 days to act
If you were hurt on or by an MTA, NYC Transit, or school bus, you must serve a notice of claim within 90 days of the accident and file suit within one year and 90 days. Miss the notice deadline and your case is almost always over.
Passengers have strong claims
Bus passengers are rarely at fault. Whether the bus driver caused the crash or another vehicle did, an injured passenger typically has a valid claim — and buses' lack of seatbelts means even low-speed collisions cause real injuries.
Private buses follow normal rules
Tour buses, casino buses, and private charter companies are common carriers held to a heightened duty of care, but claims against them follow the ordinary three-year statute of limitations. Their commercial policies are usually substantial.
Evidence on buses is everywhere
City buses carry multiple cameras, and GPS data records speed and braking. That footage is overwritten on a short cycle — another reason the 90-day window matters even before the legal deadline.
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