Why are school buses yellow? The fascinating history of an American icon
- Though student transport once featured a kaleidoscope of colors, a single shade ultimately emerged victorious.
- Over many decades, the standard look of the American school bus has rendered "school bus yellow" a national shorthand for its deep, glossy hue.
- No congressional act mandated the color, which carries a slight orange tint.
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- Though student transport once featured a kaleidoscope of colors, a single shade ultimately emerged victorious.
- Over many decades, the standard look of the American school bus has rendered "school bus yellow" a national shorthand for its deep, glossy hue.
- No congressional act mandated the color, which carries a slight orange tint.
Sources: The Independent