Bus operators will often find it economical to convert retired buses to use as permanent training buses for driver training, rather than taking a regular service bus out of use. Some large operators also converted retired buses into tow bus vehicles, to act as tow trucks.
Explain to an 8 year old child that is not yet 49 tall that the safety equipment built into the vehicle is for adults  not children, and a child needs to continue to use the proper equipment (booster seat) so that the adult equipment will fit, and be able to protect, their bodies in the event of a crash.
1 Generally, kids need to use a booster until they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. 2  For most kids, they will be between ages 8 to 12 years old.3  Talk with everyone who drives your kids so they understand that booster seat use is a must when your child is in their vehicles.hildren seated in a booster seat in the back seat of the car are 45% less likely to be injured in a crash than children using a seat belt alone.