What is the main consideration when transporting children under 12?

The primary consideration when transporting children under 12 often involves the policy that allows them to ride free when accompanied by an adult. This approach not only promotes public transportation use among families but also ensures safe traveling for children, since they are supervised by a responsible adult.

While it's important for children to be secure in a vehicle, and many jurisdictions have specific requirements regarding seatbelt use, the allowance of free rides for children significantly incentivizes family use of transit services. Additionally, having children sit in specific areas of the bus, such as the front, is not typically a requirement or common practice, and prohibiting children from riding entirely goes against the principles of providing accessible public transportation.