School buses are such a familiar part of daily life that many people rarely stop to think about how important they really are. Most people notice them during morning traffic or while waiting at a school zone stop sign, but their impact goes far beyond simply getting students to class. School buses support families, strengthen local communities, improve road safety, and even help reduce traffic congestion. A reliable school transportation system benefits far more than just the students riding the bus every day. School Buses Help Make Education Accessible Not every family can drive children to and from school each… Read more »
With school already starting for some, millions of American children will soon begin taking the bus each day. Most school children and adults who encounter the buses on their daily commute understand the proper precautions to keep everyone safe. However, rules must also be enforced by neighborhoods, school boards, and states. Here are eleven tips for school bus safety that everyone should be aware of! Tips for Students Taking School Buses There are many things students can do to stay safe when they catch a school bus. The following should be exercised: Arrive at the bus stop several minutes early to… Read more »
By the time September rolls around, school buses are a common daily sight for regular commuters. They’re also a daily part of life for millions of students across the country, their parents, and everyone in each school district working to keep them running. All of those people benefit from the school bus system, as does everyone in a community that uses school buses. But beyond what part they may play in your regular routine, how much do you really know about school buses? Probably not a lot. Let’s fix that with a few fun facts about these amazing vehicles! 1)… Read more »
It’s just about impossible to drive down the street today and not see a bunch of buses doing the same thing. Buses are used to take people to and from work in big cities. They’re also used to take kids to and from school. And buses have even become a popular way for people to travel from city to city. It’s more affordable to travel by bus than plane, and it’s more convenient to sit on a bus and have a driver take you somewhere than it is to drive yourself. But while buses have become an important part of… Read more »
