Original Soft Shield barriers installed inside a passenger bus

Student space, thoughtfully made

Separation where students need it. Flexibility where routes demand it.

Name: Original Soft Shield
Brand: Original Soft Shield

Soft, removable shields that help schools create clearer seating boundaries for students—without permanently rebuilding the bus.

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SoftFlexible vinyl construction

AdaptableFull-size, small bus & paratransit

PracticalRemovable, cleanable & reconfigurable

Built for today’s routes

Support the student. Adapt the space.

Original Soft Shield helps transportation teams create a more defined seating environment without turning the bus into a permanent construction project.

Student support

Individual student space

Create visible separation between adjoining seats when a rider needs more room.

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Vehicle planning

Specialized routes

Plan around full-size, small-bus, paratransit, wheelchair, and custom vehicle needs.

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Original purpose

Health separation

Keep the original public-health purpose available as route needs change.

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Build around the seating area

Extend the seat top—or add separation beside it.

Start with the space the route needs. The final shield size, attachment locations, and orientation depend on the vehicle and seating position.

Seat-top Soft Shield installed above a gray bus bench seat with ceiling and seat-back straps

Passenger seating

Seat-top shield

A shorter clear shield mounts at the top of the seat and extends the seat boundary upward. It does not run all the way to the ceiling.

Large five-sided aisle Soft Shield with compact curled side webbing

Aisle and driver areas

Large aisle / driver shield

A taller five-sided shield can sit beside the driver or along the aisle for an individual seat. The Driver 40″ can also be turned sideways for paratransit and city-shuttle configurations.

Large Soft Shield installed beside a gray driver seat

Installed driver area

Driver-seat shield

Shown beside the driver’s seat, the taller shield uses ceiling and seat-back attachment points to create a removable separation boundary around the driver area.

Product configuration drawings are shown for reference—not exact scale.

Multiple Soft Shield panels installed throughout a school bus passenger area

Designed to move with the route

No heavy glass. No permanent rebuild.

Soft vinyl construction, straightforward installation, and a removable design make it easier to reconfigure vehicles as assignments change.

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Guided quote builder

Choose who needs separation. Build the right shield plan.

Describe the vehicle and the rider, driver, or areas that need separation. The builder creates a shield plan and carries those details into a quote request. Our team confirms fit, availability, and pricing before an order is placed.

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Choose the closest vehicle

Passenger seats or benches12

Next questionEqual-width or 60/40 seating

Start with your route

Tell us what your students and vehicles need.

Share the bus type, seat location, intended use, and approximate quantity. We’ll help identify a practical configuration.

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