(a) Every transit bus operated by a motor carrier, whether
that motor carrier is a private company or a public agency, that
provides public transportation services shall be equipped with a
two-way communication device that enables the driver to contact the
motor carrier in the event of an emergency.  The two-way
communication devices shall be maintained in good working order.
   (b) For the purposes of this section, "two-way communication
device" is a radio, cellular telephone, or other similar device
permitting communication between the transit bus driver and personnel
responsible for the safety of operations of the motor carrier,
including, but not limited to, the motor carrier's dispatcher.
   (c) This section does not apply to buses operated by a school
district or on behalf of a school district.
   (d) The commissioner shall upon request grant a nonrenewable one
year extension to any motor carrier to comply with the requirements
of this section.
   (e) Nothing in this section shall require a motor carrier to
replace an existing two-way communication device that currently meets
the requirements of this section.

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