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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How do you remember names and faces?!

Asked by Dave almost 5 years ago

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

Back when we where in school we had a really mean sub and I dared my friend to cuss her out and he did and she started cussing back. So we baited her so can she get fired now or at least written up see how she likes it?

Asked by Katie over 4 years ago

That was a dick move on your part. Next time how about being nice. Baiting someone never gets you anywhere.

should AC become standard on school buses?

Asked by Rayleigh almost 5 years ago

Yes. It is too hot not to have air conditioning.

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 over 4 years ago

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

What time does bus 13 arrive?

Asked by Jamie over 4 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 over 4 years ago

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

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

Asked by Save water drink soda over 4 years ago

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