In an article published Dec. 27, The Advocate speculates whether or not school buses would be safer with seat belts.
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that school buses could be safer with the addition of safety belts. The agency has long-maintained that safety belts in school buses are unnecessary.
In their story, The Advocate explores the pros and cons of having safety belts on school buses.
Read more from The Advocate here.
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