Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that DC Trails, a local charter bus company, and its subsidiary DC2NY (which does business as BestBus), will pay $85,000 and program its bus engines to shut off after three minutes of idling as part of a settlement with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to address persistent air pollution violations.
“Companies doing business in the District cannot pollute our air, violate our laws, and threaten the health and safety of our residents and visitors,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “This settlement holds DC Trails accountable for its persistent violations of the District’s air pollution regulations, including requiring it to implement policies and procedures designed to protect air quality by preventing illegal bus idling. The Office of the Attorney General will continue working closely with the Department of Energy and Environment to enforce our environmental laws, stop pollution, and protect District residents.”