Since a van has seat belts, isn’t it safer than a MFSAB MyBusâ„¢?
No, because seat belts are not the only factor to consider in what makes a vehicle safe. MyBus vehicles are required to meet the FMVSS safety standards required for school buses and therefore are held to a higher safety standard than vans. Additionally, MFSAB vehicles like MyBus are built with sturdy steel roll cages so they can withstand a rollover better than other vehicles. They also are required to have emergency exits and rugged body construction for side impact protection. In fact, school buses have better per road mile safety records than all other vehicles. And, MyBus can be equipped with a lap or three-point safety belt. However, even without seat belts, MyBus seating is designed to compartmentalize passengers in the event of an accident, and seat backs are engineered to absorb energy. All of these factors make MFSAB vehicles one of the safest forms of surface transportation.
