FJ, I tend to agree with the others. It is inevitable that kids will have to go on public transport or school buses and the fact is that they mostly don't have seatbelts. It might not be ideal, but it's the way it is. I am sure that after the first excursion you will become more used to it. I think the biggest problem for us mums is the "firsts". I am starting to understand why mum still worried about me when I was travelling OS in my 30s!!