Non-conforming Vans Used for School Transportation
School buses, including multifunction school activity buses (MFSABs) provide significantly safer alternatives to the use of non-conforming, full-size vans for transporting school students. The following NASDPTS Position Paper, "Non-conforming Vans Used for School Transportation" provides information on the legal and risk management liabilities of using non-conforming vans in lieu of school buses for transporting students and recommends against such use:
Survey: Vehicle Usage to Transport Students (January 2015)