Feds Hit Brakes On So-Called 'Chinatown Buses'

by Joel Rose, NPR

This week the federal government shut down 26 bus companies that operate along the I-95 corridor because of numerous safety violations. These buses have become a travel lifeline for immigrants, students and low-income travelers who need to shuttle between New York City and other cities along the East Coast.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, June 1, 2012