School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

The Bus Driver

15 Years Experience

South, ..

Female, 37

I have been a bus driver since late 2006. I know the inside story, the scoop, the down low dirt of what it takes to be a bus driver, how to handle kids and adults, and how to survive on the "streets" so to speak. I used to have a blog, feel free to browse it or ask me a question here.

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Last Answer on February 07, 2021

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By the way people sitting on peoples laps and when you are on a bumpy road it is like getting a lap dance YUCKY

Asked by funny about 5 years ago

Yep.

Have you ever had a bad winter weather experience? What was it like?

Asked by Mike about 5 years ago

Not on a bus. I have in my personal vehicle. It was ugly.

What is a good behavioral system to have in place besides yelling and screaming or writing people up

Asked by Donna about 5 years ago

Rewards for positive behavior. Interaction with the riders. Showing interest in their activities. All of these are positive ways of encouraging better behavior in students. Being firm and consistent is not the same as yelling and screaming at the kids.

Have you ever had a situation where someone asked you wait on their brother or sister they will be out? Then a few minutes later they don't show and you wonder. Is this person in the shower? Or even gotten up from bed? Also what takes so long?

Asked by Jon about 5 years ago

Yes and generally if I am running a bit early i will wait otherwise i expect the kids to be outside at the stop at stop time.

i'm sure over the years you have seen plenty of drivers come and go. What qualities and traits do you see with most drivers who stay verses quit or be fired with in a few years and someitmes mid year. I

Asked by Waylan almost 5 years ago

Patience patience patience.

Have you ever seen that bus that can go 300 MPH?

Asked by Darla about 5 years ago

On YouTube, probably. ???????

You know what is crazy I noticed a few drivers got fired from his driving. Why do you think they where fired? Don’t they need drives why would the do something stupid like fire bus drivers?

Asked by Jannie about 5 years ago

It depends on the situation. If the driver made a comment on social media that doesn't line up with the school system's beliefs then the system has the ability to and right to separate from the individual.