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

Asked by Charotte about 5 years ago

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

My personal opinion is that this depends on the district. Places with little to no cases should open as normal, with some problems have normal with extra precautions, for bad areas implement staggered schedules, harder hit hybrid, and extreme online&

Asked by Mark almost 5 years ago

Largely agree with you. See my other answer. Sorry for the delay.

My driver tells us about how he used to be in all these crash demolition derby’s that’s how he learned to drive a bus and he has photos all over the bus. Should I be worried? Uhh there’s some traffic JUMP where at school. Just ram some cars no biggie

Asked by Rylee over 4 years ago

Nah if he shows issues like being unsafe in actual driving then bring it to someone's attention.

What do you look like?

Asked by Andy almost 5 years ago

A human.

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

Asked by Save water drink soda almost 5 years ago

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

How do you remember names and faces?!

Asked by Dave about 5 years ago

I take the time to memorize my stops and the kids at each stop. I greet them by name every morning.

Are these just not the incidents that just drive you crazy? Parents complaint about things that don’t matter. Not every one has the luxury of getting on the bus at 8. Also their made to accommodate the majority of students. even when the routee are https://youtu.be/byQ3WceqM3c

Asked by Belinda almost 5 years ago

Tbh if a parent wants to bitch about the time the bus comes they have 2 options. 1 become a driver or 2 drive your own damn kid.