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The Yellow Bus That Shaped America | Dover News
The yellow school bus—iconic, enduring, and essential—has shaped American childhood since 1939, when its signature hue was chosen for maximum visibility. Born from the need to transport kids to distant schools after consolidation, it evolved from a cement worker’s vehicle into a national symbol of safety and routine. It even helped desegregate schools in the mid-20th century, driven by dedicated veterans like Carl Fisher and Jim Oppegard. Today, however, driver shortages and logistical hurdles threaten its reliability, forcing families to scramble for alternatives—and reminding us that this…
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