Mustang Public School’s buses are the safest way to get to and from school each day. Statistics from the School Bus Information Council show that buses are safer for students than airlines, passenger trains and passenger cars, which have the highest injury rate.
Mustang’s bus drivers go through strict training, which includes written tests as well as driving instruction and a driving test. Mike Brown, transportation director, said new bus drivers will have a minimum of 15 hours on-the-road training with Mustang transportation department staff before they begin transporting children.
Brown said utilizing the school’s transportation system has even more benefits than safety.
“When more students ride the bus, it significantly reduces congestion around the schools,” he said. “Saving a few extra miles by allowing the bus to pick up and drop off children also means a gas savings for their parents.”
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