Parents and officials in the UAE are concerned about long school bus trips affecting children's health. Some students were spending two hours or more daily on buses. To help, UAE education authorities now limit bus rides to 45 minutes for kindergarten children and 60 minutes for older pupils. Many families pick schools far from home, causing long, tiring journeys. Experts link long bus rides to neck and back pain, poor posture, and tiredness. Health studies also warn that sitting too long reduces physical activity, raising risks of obesity and lower fitness. Kids traveling through traffic face more air pollution, which heightens asthma and breathing problems. The World Health Organization says children are especially vulnerable to polluted air because their lungs are still growing. Long commutes add stress and reduce time for homework, play, and family. A 2026 study in Frontiers in Psychology finds longer rides cause emotional fatigue and lower school motivation. Children need enough sleep too, but early bus times can cut into required rest. UNICEF notes longer trips reduce playtime vital for healthy growth. The CDC says long sitting can weaken muscles and harm posture. To ease these harms globally, experts suggest shorter commutes, better bus route planning, encouraging walking or cycling, and cleaner buses like electric vehicles. The UAE's new rule aims to balance education access with children's health, following global calls for safer, more child-friendly school travel.