NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans City Council Transportation Committee is raising new questions about the legality of party buses as part of a broader push to improve roadway safety.
During a recent meeting, councilmembers discussed several measures aimed at reducing crashes, including concerns about so-called “party buses” operating throughout New Orleans.
Party buses — vehicles outfitted with music, lighting, and space for social gatherings — have long been a fixture of the city’s tourism and nightlife culture, commonly used for birthdays, bachelor parties, and group celebrations…