Transport by bus is one of the safest methods of transport, but the field is always testing out newer technologies and theories to help make Bus Travel even safer.

Reflective Chevrons: These are a familiar sight to anyone who is a rail fan or has worked in construction. These markings were developed after years of study found that chevrons in alternating colors as well as battenburg markings catch the attention of motorists fairly quickly. As such many transit agencies are beginning to paint the rear of their vehicles with these markings to better alert other drivers and pedestrians to the presence of a transit bus.

Side Skirts and Curb Guards: One of the many causes for pedestrians being injured around transit buses is being dragged under the wheels. People texting or having a conversation on the phone are unlikely to see that an alighting bus is preparing to leave the curb. Curb guards are reinforced barriers which rest in front of the rear wheels to prevent objects from coming in contact with the wheels.

Side Skirts prevent Pedestrians, Animals and large debris from being dragged under the wheels by covering them almost entirely.

Talking Buses: A newer technology involves a voicebox fitted to an external PA system which is activated whenever the driver turns the wheel to a certain degree or activates the turn signals. This voicebox will shout "Caution The Bus Is Turning" or something similar to gain the attention of pedestrians and cyclists. Some versions of this practice also involve strobe lights to further alert people of the turning vehicle.

Daytime Running Lights: Are not a new feature but newer LED and HID headlight designs now mean that the use of DRLs is much more effective.

Bus Rapid Transit Platforms: In a Bus Rapid Transit system, buses are entirely separated from traffic and run in Bus Only lanes and never have contact with other road users. This makes buses faster and almost as efficient as a train. Many newer development projects use this method because it means that buses can load and unload passengers away from traffic making it safer for pedestrians to get on and off of the bus.

Uniformed and Plainclothes Transit Police Officers: Most large transit agencies have a small dedicated force of police officers whose sole purpose is to police the transit system. Increasing amounts of attacks on bus drivers and fights on buses has led to many transit police agencies to put police officers on buses disguised as passengers to better combat this issue.

School Bus Red Light Cameras: Traditionally, when School Buses activate Amber then Red Warning lights and Stop Signs, traffic is required by law to come to a complete stop to allow students to exit the bus and get onto the sidewalk safely. It is a common occurrence that many people ignore this law and to counter this school buses are being fitted with red light camera technology. The same cameras which take pictures of license plates when people run red lights at intersections have been miniaturized and fitted to school buses. These cameras activate when the school bus stop sign is turned on. Any vehicle passing a school bus with the stop sign activated will have their license plate recorded and will be fined.

BAE Systems Hybri-drive Propulsion: BAE Systems is a British multinational defense contractor specializing in heavy vehicle technology. BAE Systems developed a transmission system which uses the braking power of large vehicles to charge batteries on a diesel electric hybrid powerplant. This is most commonly found on the New Flyer Xcelsior model range. When Regenerative Braking is turned on, when the driver takes his/her foot off of the accelerator the bus begins to automatically slow its self down and that energy is converted into stored electric power.

Loose Lug Nut Indicators: These are devices mounted onto lug nuts with a torque gun or air gun. When mechanics are installing wheels these indicators are arranged in a pattern where all of the indicators are facing in the same direction. If during a pre trip inspection a bus driver notices one of the indicators is not facing in the same direction, it is apparent a lug nut is coming loose and needs to be replaced.

Backup Cameras: Special back up cameras are being made with wide angle lenses to aid bus drivers reversing their vehicles. Larger screens also assist with reversing.