school bus

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A school bus is a vehicle specifically designed for transporting children to and from school or school-related activities. These buses are generally built on a truck chassis and are equipped with special safety features and signal lamps. The concept of the bus evolved from horse-drawn coaches, with early motor-driven versions appearing in the early 20th century. Today, buses are defined as vehicles capable of carrying more than 10 passengers. School buses are a distinct type, prioritizing safety and passenger capacity for educational transport.12

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Modern buses
School buses generally consist of a 50-passenger bus body, with special signal lamp and safety provisions, mounted on a long-wheelbase truck chassis. As fuel costs increased during the 1990s and 2000s, bus ridership increased in many urban regions around the world.
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School buses generally consist of a 50-passenger bus body, with special signal lamp and safety provisions, mounted on a long-wheelbase truck chassis. As fuel costs increased during the 1990s and 2000s, bus ridership increased in many urban regions around the world.
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The influence of transportation on human resources
In the United States, the school bus also led to the decline of small towns, because it made it possible to consolidate numerous small schools. Hamlets where small schools were closed went into decline.
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In the United States, the school bus also led to the decline of small towns, because it made it possible to consolidate numerous small schools. Hamlets where small schools were closed went into decline.
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