A newly enforced federal law says that public bus services can no longer be used as shuttles for special events or tours, in order to keep them from taking business from private charter companies.

Part of the Safe, Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act, which took effect April 30, discourages systems such as Harford Transit, Carroll Area Transit Systems and Howard Transit from using public buses for event shuttles and tours.

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