PASSENGERS SAFETY

Passengers Safety

Commonly, people believe that school children are not protected during a crash because school buses do not have seat belts. In fact, school buses are designed with a clever occupant protection system that fits both a kindergarten student and a high school senior, without the need for seat belts. This occupant protection system is called compartmentalization: the seats are strong, closely spaced together, high backed, well padded, and are designed to absorb energy during a crash. Compartmentalization works best in frontal and rear impact scenarios.

Strollers and Children

Strollers are permitted on Metro Transit vehicles. After boarding, a child may be left in the stroller if space permits; however, the stroller cannot block the aisle or impede the movement of other passengers. The brakes must be engaged and the stroller must be held at all times. Should the adult chose to remove the child from the stroller, it must be folded and stored in a safe position.

Young children should be accompanied by an adult when travelling on Metro Transit vehicles.

Whenever children are in a car, they should be safely buckled-up in child restraints that are correct for each child’s size and weight. It is recommended that all restraints are properly fitted and checked by an Authorised Restraint Fitter.

Children must never be left alone in a car, even for short periods.
They are in danger of:
  • Heat stress and dehydration - parked cars can heat up very quickly, even with windows wound down slightly.
  • Burns from hot seatbelt buckles and vinyl fittings.
  • Playing with car controls - such as hand brakes, gear levers, cigarette lighters, power windows and the ignition.
  • Car thieves.


More info:
Passenger Safety (Part II)

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