The most important reason that differentiates safety of buses from that of other modes of transport is called ‘compartmentalization’. It is also the reason why there are no seatbelts on buses. In compartmentalization, the seats are placed very close to one another and covered with energy-absorbing pads. This makes the movement very minimal in case of an accident and cushions the head on impact with the seat in the front. Moreover, the bus seats are placed higher than those of cars; therefore, the impact would be below the seats. It makes bus travel safer than car travel, especially in case of school children.
Why don’t you need to put seatbelts while travelling in a bus?
