Driving records and criminal records are screened, and regular medical exams required. Drivers are subject to exacting laws controlling fatigue, such as how many consecutive hours they are allowed to work, how long their breaks must be, etc. While traveling by school bus, children are supervised by the driver, who knows them well. Seats are provided for all passengers, often permanently assigned. Standees are not permitted.
Children are safe from harassment or crime, since they ride only with their peers.
School bus routes are planned around the location of children's homes and schools. Drivers are responsible for making sure that each student is picked up and dropped off at a designated location.