Buses - Not special needs

slgroves

New member
I'm just looking for reassurance on school bus safety. My daughter will be going to Kindergarten next year and will be riding the bus from the school where I teach to her elem. school. (She is not special needs.) Is riding a school bus safe for K kids? Also, what about charter buses? I'd like to take her to see some high quality musicals, but I'd rather take a bus trip than drive and deal with parking in a city. Is that safe for a Kindergartener?
 
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Panonim

New member
Hmmmm, I am not a tech, but I have nearly the same concern as you, for my DD for kindergarten next year.

Hoping someone will reply.... :)
 

wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor
Staff member
School buses are designed for the average size first grader. However, school buses are SO much safer than cars (any bus that has high seats, really), that I wouldn't hesitate about the safety aspect of it. They're eight times safer than driving the same child to school in your own car.

Laine rides city buses not infrequently. Less compartmentalization, but the size is on our side.

Wendy
 

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