CA AB2873

Amends Public Utilities Code Section 99173 to require public transit operators to consider recommendations from bus operator unions when procuring new buses for revenue operations.

Adds new requirement for transit operators to consider union recommendations regarding new technology that affects the nature of work or requires job training for employees.

Maintains existing requirements for transit operators to consider union recommendations on reducing assaults on operators, preventing blind spot accidents, and enhancing safety.

Clarifies that transit operators are not required to implement specific union recommendations, only to take them into consideration.

Establishes state reimbursement procedures for local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs.