The two riskiest things to do with children is open the door to the playground and open the door to buses and vans. Experience proves that when serious injuries occur, they will happen in one of these two places. While the great debate over the safety of buses versus vans has now been settled, the issue regarding occupant safety is on fire in most states. In this article, the author examines why and the current methods available to safely transport children of all ages. (Contains 8 figures, 1 chart and 8 online resources.)