Why do school buses have the arm in the front?

Mandated in 26 states, and used in every state, the school bus crossing arm is an essential safety feature designed to prevent students from walking too close to the bus and being accidentally struck. Proven to improve student visibility and prevent accidents.



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Buses that are only driven in an urban area don't have seat belts as they are not needed due to the low speeds, a transit bus that is driven out of an urban area will have seatbelts fitted as do all coaches because they tend to travel further and at higher speeds.

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The slanted bus stop design has been implemented in large cities like New York, Paris and London in an attempt to prevent the homeless from sleeping in highly populated public spaces. Other architectural measures including armrests, foldable seats, and even spikes have also been used as a means to deter the homeless.

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They use these patterns to cover any germs and stains on the seats. The brighter the color and the more patterned it is, the harder it will be for a passenger to notice any stains and get grossed out. Also, the patterns are usually so ugly that no one even wants to look at them for long enough to spot any stains.

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