School Bus Transport in Australia
Buses play a key role in transporting students to and from schools in Australia. Students travel on public buses, trains or special routes by private bus companies. In inner cities, students use government-owned buses. Some private schools have their own buses.
Safety Measures on Australian School Buses
School buses in Australia have safety measures to protect students without seatbelts. Even without seat belts, school buses are statistically one of the safest modes of transportation for children. The biggest school buses can carry up to 90 passengers and are 10.668 meters long. Small buses are usually 9.14 meters long. Yellow buses are not common in Australia.
Transport Options and Concessions in Australia
Buses are a reliable transport option in Australia. Major bus companies offer amenities. Sydney has fixed weekly fares. Students get concessions on trains and buses.
In the US, a "school bus" carries 11+ people. Their yellow color aids visibility. Compartmentalization, with high seat backs, protects students without seatbelts. Texas and California require seatbelts, but research found compartments are better.
In extreme cold, school bus drivers in Canada don’t operate below -40°C at route start. They also have rules for low visibility. Decisions made route-by-route by drivers based on conditions.