'Like Eggs in a Carton': Here's Why Most School Buses Don't Have Seat Belts

A video of an Ohio school bus flipping over and sending kids flying from their seats into the roof is making some people wonder whether seat belts should be mandated on all school buses.

The exception is buses weighing less than 10,000 pounds, like those used to transport special education students. Because they are closer in size to regular cars and trucks, the NHTSA does require seat belts in small buses to “provide occupant protection.”

“In these accidents, compartmentalization was not enough to prevent all injuries; for some of the children involved, a seat belt could have lessened their injuries or even saved their lives,” the NTSB said while recommending three-point seat belts for new buses., New York and Texas – require seat belts on school buses.

The cost of those seat belts also poses a financial problem. Newer buses can cost anywhere between $80,000 and $120,000 a piece,. Adding seat belts could cost between $7,000 and $10,000 per bus, and retrofitting older buses “costs even more,” according to the NCSL.

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