vivablue5215 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/02/26/feds-shut-down-fung-wah-bus-company-following-i-team-investigation/ BOSTON (CBS) – Federal authorities have ordered the Fung Wah bus company to shut down its entire operation following a WBZ-TV I-Team investigation that found major safety concerns on a number of the company’s buses.The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a statement on Tuesday detailing the shut down. “(The FMCSA) has ordered Fung Wah Bus Transportation, Inc., to immediately cease passenger service and provide its entire fleet of 28 motorcoaches for thorough and detailed safety inspections by qualified inspectors,” the statement said. “FMCSA’s safety investigators are continuing their examination of Fung Wah’s operations, including examining the safety records of its vehicles, drivers and other company safety performance requirements prescribed by federal regulations, and may consider additional actions against the company if warranted.” Following revelations by the I-Team, but before the feds decided to shut down the entire operation, Fung Wah had already agreed to take 21 of their 28 buses off the road for repairs. The reported safety violations included cracked frames, engine oil leaks, nuts and bolts that weren’t secure, faulty lights, defective airbags, and broken door latches. In an email obtained by the I-Team, a Boston Police sergeant reported that Fung Wah buses that failed inspections were driven off the lot and the company put them right back in service. Documents obtained by the I-Team showed state inspectors had asked the FMCSA to declare Fung Wah an “imminent hazard.” Fung Wah buses travel between Boston and New York. A one-way ticket costs $15. If I recall correctly they run mostly Van Hools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 http://boston.cbsloc...-investigation/ If I recall correctly they run mostly Van Hools. This isnt a big shock, more of a shock it took so long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivablue5215 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 This isnt a big shock, more of a shock it took so long! That $15 fare sure was tempting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer_e901 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 When I was travelling between New York City & Boston back in 2011, I was tempted by Fung Wah's $15 fare. But I valued my life & just paid $100 for a ride on Amtrak instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 When I was travelling between New York City & Boston back in 2011, I was tempted by Fung Wah's $15 fare. But I valued my life & just paid $100 for a ride on Amtrak instead. They had accidents in the past, they are lucky they havent killed anyone yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Well, that's no fung! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oc4526 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Fung Wah Using Charter Buses To Get Around Federal Shutdown Order - See more at: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/02/26/feds-shut-down-fung-wah-bus-company-following-i-team-investigation/#sthash.ib6YSd79.dpuf (Edit It seems the chartered buses was a short lived thing to get people home) Per Fung Wah website "Notice: Fung Wah Bus is suspending all buses service to compliances a requested by US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for inspections and repair services. Fung Wah bus will resume buses service soon after an inspection and repair service is complete by inspectors. Please call us at 212-925-8889 or email us at eticket@fungwahbus.com if you have any questions. All e-ticket will be refund. 接联邦交通部门通知,风华巴士公司的巴士要全部进行检查修理,因此暂停运作,检查后隔日开始运作,另行通告。" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 The FMCSA should also go after the ones who signed off on the safety inspection and the manintenance perfomed. This has been an on going problem since before Megabus and BoltBus started business in the NYC area. FMCSA's Letter to Fung Wah: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/about/news/2013/Fung-Wah-Vehicle-IH.pdf Fung Wah's Customer Service! lol Fung Wah Loses wheels back in 2007: Report back in 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G31jnEH_88k Recent Reports: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTY7FYPtfrE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLtEIuuXNpE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivablue5215 Posted March 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I guess we can say Fung Wah is officially "Fung-low" (closed in Chinese). http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2013/03/feds_revoke_license_for_boston_nyc_bus_service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 FMCSA's news release: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/news/news-releases/2013/FMCSA-Shuts-Down-Fung-Wah.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck600 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 http://www.boston.co...ewell_to_f.html A parody music video related to Fung Wah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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