Buses are a great way for Mustangs to get to school. They save gas and energy, they give Mustang’s a safe way to get to school, and they decrease traffic at Canyon Vista. But what if your bus is late? What if it never comes? Although most buses get to school on time, there are some that come late almost everyday.

Americans use more energy for transportation than for commercial, residential, or industrial use. Buses use 80% less carbon monoxide than the average car. If Americans used public transportation for just 10% of their travel needs, the United States would reduce its dependence on oil by more than 40%.

Buses can also be safer than cars. The National Safety Council estimates that riding the bus is over 170 times safer than automobile travel. Bus related accidents have one-twentieth the passenger fatality rates of automobile travel.

Mustangs like riding the bus for many reasons. Seventh grader Eric Kipper says “You get to meet new people.” Other students like eighth grader Hazel May like riding the bus because “you get to see your friends.”

Although buses offer a great way to get to school, some buses get to school late almost every day, making Mustang’s late for class. May says that, “sometimes my bus is late, making me late for school.” Eighth grader Zoe Cahanap says that, “Since my locker is on the fourth floor, I don’t have time to go to my locker before school since my bus is late.” Buses can also be very loud and crowded. Sixth grader Amadeus Chandler says, “It’s really loud and sometimes people take your seat.”

Buses may be loud and sometimes late, but for most Mustang’s, buses offer a great and safe way to get to school.