Seattle amphibious bus operator to resume tours after deadly crash

Ride the Ducks of Seattle, a land-to-water tour bus operator, is set to resume operations after a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles and a charter bus that killed five international students on the Aurora Bridge in Seattle. The company faced scrutiny and violations of safety regulations following the incident, with potential penalties of up to $1,000 per infraction. The company has made changes, including new street routes and additional staff on tours, to improve safety measures. The crash highlighted concerns about the safety record of boat-buses like Ride the Ducks vehicles, which have been involved in other deadly incidents in recent years.

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