After deadly bus crash, investigators probe company's links to other carriers
Summary
A bus company involved in a deadly crash in Virginia is linked to a network of travel firms, some with a history of safety violations. Federal investigators are examining these connections and the company's past safety issues.Key Facts
- Five people died and dozens were injured in a bus crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia on May 29, 2026.
- The bus was operated by E&P Travel Inc., a company tied to other bus firms, including one shut down for speeding violations.
- Investigators suspect these companies may be "chameleon carriers" that change names but keep the same people and buses to avoid safety rules.
- E&P Travel has been cited multiple times for speeding and driver qualification problems in the past two years.
- The driver in the crash, Jing S. Dong, faces five felony involuntary manslaughter charges.
- Despite violations, E&P Travel had a “satisfactory” safety rating from federal regulators in April 2026.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are investigating E&P Travel and related companies.
- Company records show overlap in leadership and staff among related bus firms, but some individuals declined to comment on these links.
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