### Question
What is the definition of new bus model?


### Answer
The definition of **new bus model** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 5302*:

> a bus model (including a model using alternative fuel)—


(A) that has not been used in mass transportation in the United States before the date of production of the model

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5302*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-MASS TRANSPORTATION**

