Why do public busses have no seat belts?
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Busses are big, but fat lot of good it will do them if they strike an immovable barrier like a wall or rock. If they roll, or hit an equally large vehicle such as another bus or semi.
You can rationalize that reduced risk as an explanation of sorts… but reduced risk isn’t really enough reason to not do it.
Back in the 70s or 80s, there was a study that determined seat belts were unnecessary, and that precedent has largely remained in tact for 50 years.
Even now nhtsa says busses mitigate risk by compartimenatilization, basically saying the soft seat in front of you is an effective restraint.
It’s debatable if that’s a valid assumption, or if it’s influenced by the fact that altering that position would cost a lot of money where none is available.
Some busses do have seat belts now. Take that how you want.
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