Hi Rebecca, its interesting that we have heard so little since, but I was informed later the bus had seatbelts. Policing the wearing of them might be the issue.

Do regular school buses in America have seatbelts?

It's interesting. The first thing I do when going for a drive is buckle up. I have a friend who might be one km down the road before she thinks about it. Madness, and as you say, very sad.