Aside from a few small details that were removed, I would say that this is a lot better than the old one. That seems like an interesting bus. Very modern. I think an older 80s front engine bus would be nice too. (International bus that I forgot the name of) Just a suggestion.
plop this in... "Documents\BeamNG.drive\vehicles\schoolbus" you will have to make the folder schoolbus has a 4, 5, 6, 7 speed automatics and a 6 speed manual with overdrive
Honestly the only 3 things that I think should come back from the old bus would be the stop sign, escape hatch, and walk guard.
I agree. The backpacks, cellphones, and all that stuff were just bonus props that came with the original mod.