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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Have you ever tried a drive through in a bus?

Asked by Dan about 6 years ago

Most drive thru's have height restrictions that basically prevent buses from going through them.

What is the number one reason a bus driver gets fired? Humor me

Asked by DJ over 6 years ago

Probably child neglect by leaving children sleeping on buses unattended would be an immediate fireable offense.

I have two weeks off the bus now and never got my answer so now what?

Asked by Pam about 6 years ago

Start walking to school or pay for a taxi, then be grateful you have a ride to school on the bus after the 2 weeks is up.

Thanks for answering my last question! One more did that driver loose his/her job that ran your stop arm?

Asked by Jimmy about 6 years ago

You're welcome. No they did not lose their job but they did get a lot of crap from fellow drivers for a few weeks. We're human, we make mistakes. We just pray that no child gets hurt.

What was your worst situation /experience in your job?

BR

Asked by Basti83 over 6 years ago

Sorry for the delay in reply. My worst experience that I can remember is a cross between kids throwing up and a kid who got beaten up by another kid and I had to call for police assistance.

why are bus drivers usally really nice or really mean

Asked by Javen about 6 years ago

Given they try to maintain discipline on a bus load of kids you have to maintain a level of firmness. Once the kids are in a good groove you can loosen the reins a bit. It all depends on how the kids act.

Why are some of the hoods of the buses painted black?

Asked by Randy over 6 years ago

Supposedly it reduces glare that bounces up from the hood of the vehicle.