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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Why do bus drivers open the doors at railroads?

Asked by Sherry about 6 years ago

We have to listen for the trains as well as look for them. It's part of our safety procedure. Stop. Look. Listen. We cannot always count on the railroad crossing arms to work properly.

Do you trust young drivers and aides (18-25) And what about drivers and aides 65+? What do you think?

Asked by Trevor about 6 years ago

Yes as long as they're properly trained and pass all the requirements.

Hello ma’m what do you think about MANDATING (not recommending or under certain conditions) masks in schools where social distancing can’t be bla bla bla. I personally don’t think it’s right but what do you think? Should schools even reopen?

Asked by Molleigh almost 6 years ago

Mandating is fine but the school district needs to acknowledge that enforcement of something like that can disrupt the education process.

Would you recommend during the COVID-19 stats students ride the bus?

Asked by Save water drink soda almost 6 years ago

Buses are overcrowded so if the kids and parents don't mind no social distancing...

What time does bus 13 arrive?

Asked by Jamie almost 6 years ago

Some time between Monday through Friday.

Hi, so I hear all the time “my district (or company or both) has unreasonable expectations we have to meet that’s why we have no drivers because they fire them or everyone quits. I understand having high expectations. What is the fine line between high and unreasnable expetations?

Asked by Sam almost 6 years ago

Most people don't want to do hard work. Or pass a drug test.

Do you think being bus driver is easy money or a hard job?

Asked by Charotte about 6 years ago

Fairly easy overall. The hard part is dealing with the behavior issues.