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Keep Your Children Safe As They Navigate Seattle’s School Bus Shortage

As Seattle students go back to in-person learning, parents wonder whether the initial school bus challenges faced by their children on September 1st will linger. 

According to local news outlets, school bus shortages caused by a decreased number of drivers made the first day of school a day of difficulties and delays for many Seattle students. As we continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, the fact that a greater number of students are being forced to ride in packed buses is not making the shortage challenges any easier. 

In many cases, some parents reported, up to three students are being ordered to sit together on the same seat for each ride. Unfortunately, the school district has been aware of the shortage since August. And while they have been working on training enough drivers to take over for those who left or were furloughed at the beginning of the pandemic, districts aren’t expecting to see the shortage come to an end until October.

Until then, parents must be aware that their children should take important steps to remain safe while riding to and from school. 

School Buses And Personal Injury: How To Avoid Incidents

While school buses remain the safest way for children to ride to school, injuries can still occur. 

Parents should always wait for the buses alongside their young kids. Make sure the bus driver can see your children waiting at the bus stop. 

Additionally, teach your children to stand at least three giant steps back from the curb in order to prevent incidents as the bus approaches. Teach your children to board the bus one at a time. 

In order to prevent accidents during the ride, children must wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before getting off. If seat belts are available, make sure your children know how to use them, and teach them to never leave their seats while the bus is in motion.

Additionally, tell them to keep aisles clear of books, bags, and other materials. 

If your children must cross the street after exiting the bus, teach them to take five giant steps in front of the bus, make eye contact with the driver, and once the driver indicates it is safe, they should look left, right, and left again before crossing the street. 

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