U.S. Department of Transportation

FMCSA SaferBus API

The FMCSA SaferBus API is a RESTful service making available safety performance data for U.S. DOT-registered bus companies. It enables developers to build consumer-facing products that help travelers check the safety record of motorcoach operators before booking travel. Access requires a developer account and API webkey obtained through Login.gov.

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https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/application-programming-interface-data-behind-saferbus
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https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/SaferBus-API-Documentation/edyh-n3ic

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API entry from apis.yml

apis.yml Raw ↑ 
aid: us-dot:fmcsa-saferbus-api
name: FMCSA SaferBus API
description: The FMCSA SaferBus API is a RESTful service making available safety performance data for
  U.S. DOT-registered bus companies. It enables developers to build consumer-facing products that help
  travelers check the safety record of motorcoach operators before booking travel. Access requires a developer
  account and API webkey obtained through Login.gov.
humanURL: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/application-programming-interface-data-behind-saferbus
baseURL: https://mobile.fmcsa.dot.gov/qc/services
tags:
- Bus Safety
- Motorcoach
- FMCSA
- Consumer Safety
properties:
- type: Documentation
  url: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/application-programming-interface-data-behind-saferbus
- type: Documentation
  url: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/SaferBus-API-Documentation/edyh-n3ic