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Why Are School Buses Yellow and How They Operate
An oral history style piece surveys school bus lore from the color origin of National School Bus Chrome to the 13 inch rump width seating rule and driver rituals. It notes Frank W. Cyr as father of the yellow bus, the 1937-39 color conference, states adopting uniforms, and the 1974 Minnesota change. It recounts drivers’ prayers, vigilance duties, and a Pennsylvania driver using a $5 bill to catch stop-arm violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frank W. Cyr
Nebraska
Cyr
Kansas
Nebraska Teachers College
National Bureau of Standards
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Johnny