The very small, unrepresentative sample ought to be a warning that ulterior motives may lie behind the study. Significant parts of this study are devoted to advocating the use of alternative fuels. In fact the study includes sample advocacy letters. No single study should be considered conclusive when the scope involves thousands of vehicles transporting millions of children every day. NSTA is watching with interest studies in other parts of the country that will contribute valuable information to inform the public debate.
School buses have an unparalleled safety record.
Buses are designed for safety. Drivers are trained for safety. Fleets are maintained to keep them operating as safely as possible. The biggest disservice of the NRDC will be to frighten parents into taking children off school buses into much more dangerous private vehicles. NSTA will continue to work with manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, legislators, regulators and all interested parties to ensure the safe transportation of students.