Everyone on the roadway has the responsibility to prevent bus accidents:
Bus companies. Bus companies can prevent bus accidents by ensuring that they thoroughly vet the drivers they hire, checking driving records, licensure, and adequate training for the position. Additionally, they can continue to ensure that the driver remains safe, through random drug testing and disciplinary measures for unsafe driving. Bus companies are also required to ensure that the vehicles their drivers are transporting passengers in are regularly maintained, and that hazards are promptly mitigated.
Bus drivers. Bus drivers can prevent bus accidents by ensuring that they have the training needed to do their job safely, by staying sober, paying attention, and driving in accordance with the law. They should know how to handle adverse conditions such as high traffic areas, congested streets, blind spots, and inclement weather.
Other drivers. Other drivers have a tremendous part to play in helping prevent bus accidents, by driving carefully and slowly in school zones and making sure to stop for buses when their lights are flashing red and their stop sign arm is extended. They can also avoid accidents by keeping t their own distractions at a minimum and by avoiding alcohol impairment, fatigue, and other hazards that could result in an accident.
Parents. Parents also have a role in bus safety and teaching their children that bus stops are never a safe place to run and play. They should teach their children how to safely get on and off the bus, to look both ways before crossing the street, and to use caution to avoid being in the buss blind spot.