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We don’t just “crack a window.” We open all the windows, open the top hatches and turn on fans. Yes, it’s hot. Think about how your driver has to spend three hours in that can. Nobody is going to die from heat exhaustion if you sit down and act like you’re glad to have a ride home for the 15-30 minutes it takes. Facebook/
Sarah Cazier
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Yes, buses are hot, but another factor in the heat debate is the change in school calendars. Students no longer start school after Labor Day and are out by the end of May. July and August are hot months. Facebook/Lisa Dunham
Should School Districts Consider A/C on School Buses?
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Buses [are] not air conditioned. It was 119 degrees in my bus today and 97 degrees outside. Heat exhaustion, heat stroke is real. Why aren’t districts concerned? I’ll tell you, because until something tragic happens and lawsuits are filed, nothing will happen. How about early release on hot days? [An] eLearning day? Seriously! Facebook/Jennie Raines
A/C isn’t enough in those tin cans when the temp is above 100-plus. I have a [Type A] with both a front and back air conditioner system, and we all still sweat in these things, especially the driver that is in the sun the majority of the time. Maybe if we didn’t have so many windows letting in the heat it would be different, but then it would take away from the kids being able to see outside as we go down the road and also take away an exit if it should be needed in an emergency. I say we all get out of school by noon on hot days. Facebook/Jennifer Mott
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It seems motorists just don’t obey anything anymore. As much as it pains me to think about, I can foresee the government removing human drivers from the roadways. The mass disregard for the rules of the road that has been worsening over the past several years will force their hand. The lack of enforcement is a major contributor, but people really should not take their license to drive for granted. I drive for a living and really enjoy doing so. Unfortunately, the bad driving habits of many drivers can make it a real pain. Facebook/Chad Pettit
Back to School Safety, Motorists Urged to Obey School Bus Stop Laws
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It’s sad when other school district buses pass your bus! Facebook/Sabrina Nelson
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They need GPS on the bus. With a set of rules on how long a bus can sit there waiting for one student. Just like a traffic light, there is a set time on yellow to red. It should not be everyone is late cause of one student. And when the driver is running late, that’s when they start rushing and put everyone in danger. Like the drive-thru, they monitor how long a customer is sitting at the window. Everyone matters. Facebook/Bill Taylor
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