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Mission Statement
The American School Bus Council represents more than 625,000 school bus industry professionals. Click here to read our Mission Statement.
Safe by Design
Compliance with federal, state and local construction standards ensures a heavier, more impact-resistant vehicle.
Peace of Mind
School buses provide a secure, friendly, healthy environment for socializing, relaxing, or last-minute studying.
Driven by Professionals
Drivers are rigorously trained in safe-driving practices, emergency preparedness and student management, and undergo ongoing skills tests and screening for physical, mental and emotional health.
Supported by the Community
From school officials to parents, manufacturers to mechanics, operators to public safety officers, school buses are supported by an entire community of professionals who ensure the safety of our nation’s children.
Convenient School Transportation
Accessible, dependable, energy-saving school bus transportation is a real value for families and communities.
Record of Safety
With 10 billion passenger trips each year, school buses are far safer than any other transportation method.
Ready to Learn
From bus stop to school doors, parents trust the school bus as a turn-key operation, to deliver their children safely, on time and ready to learn. For more than 25 million children, the school bus provides valuable and essential access to our nation’s educational system.