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49 CFR §605.11

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A recipient may not engage in school bus operations in competition with private school bus operators unless it demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Administrator that:
  1. (a)It operates a school system in the area to be served and also operates a separate and exclusive school bus program for that school system; and
  2. (b)Private school bus operators are unable to provide adequate transportation that complies with applicable safety standards at reasonable rates.