TSA Waives Rules So Soccer Fans Can Ride Buses
Published Date: 6/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The TSA is giving certain bus owner/operators a temporary break from some security training rules so they can run fixed-route services during the FIFA World Cup 2026. This exemption covers buses traveling through or starting/ending in key U.S. cities hosting the event, from June 10 to July 31, 2026. It helps buses get fans where they need to go without extra paperwork, making the big soccer event smoother and more fun!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Temporary TSA Exemption for OTRB Operators
If you operate an over-the-road bus (OTRB) and started fixed-route service to or through one of the FIFA World Cup host cities after March 1, 2026, TSA temporarily exempts you from certain security program and training rules from June 10, 2026 through July 31, 2026. The exemption waives requirements in 49 CFR 1570 (subpart B and Sec. 1570.201) and 49 CFR 1584 (Secs. 1584.113 and 1584.115) for service to the listed U.S. host cities (Atlanta, GA; Foxborough, MA; Arlington and Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Miami, FL; New York/New Jersey; Philadelphia, PA; and Seattle, WA). This relief does not apply to fixed-route services that began before March 1, 2026, and does not remove obligations to report significant security concerns under 49 CFR 1570.203.
Voluntary TSA Training Resources Offered
TSA is offering voluntary security training and incident-reporting recommendations and resources to OTRB owner/operators not currently regulated by TSA to help improve security for World Cup operations. Using these resources is optional, but TSA encourages operators to adopt them to strengthen security during the event.
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