This cahe receives its name from the vehicle that drove by as we selected this location. Whart about the bus? The first school buses were horse-drawn wagons, or "kid hacks," used in the 1880s. The first motorized school bus was introduced in 1914, and by 1939, the familiar "National School Bus Glossy Yellow" color was adopted for high visibility. Safety features like flashing lights and stop arms were added over time, with modern buses now including features like seat belts and rearview cameras.