You must have seen school buses arriving in your area every morning. School buses are designed to be comfortable, safe and child-friendly. If you notice any differences between different school buses, they are probably limited to the name of the school or company that makes the buses. However, one thing that every school bus has in common is its color. Have you ever wondered why school buses are painted a certain yellow color? If you don’t know the answer to this, today we will give you the answer.
**What should a school bus be like?**
Many standards have been set for school buses. However, generally, the color of a school bus should be yellow. Additionally, it should also have features like seat belts, clear see-through windows, and comfortable seating arrangements for children. The ergonomic design of the bus and the excellent suspension system help in giving a comfortable travel experience to the children, hence special care is taken to these things.
**When was the first yellow school bus introduced?**
According to the claims going on on social media, the tradition of painting school buses yellow in America started in 1939. An Indian automobile company claims Dr. Frank Sayer to be the “father” of the yellow school bus. They organized a conference where teachers and transportation experts gathered to discuss the safety of school transportation. During the same conference, yellow was officially chosen as the color for school buses.
**Why are school buses painted yellow?**
It is worth noting that yellow color is most easily visible to the human eye. Many studies confirm that yellow is more easily seen than any other color. It is more visible than red or any other color – especially in the morning and evening, when most children are commuting to school. Additionally, yellow is also used in traffic signals, where the yellow light warns drivers to drive slowly. Being associated with caution and safety, this color is perfect for school buses, as it signals to drivers to use extra caution when passing or driving around a bus.
