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

Asked by DJ about 6 years ago

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

If the bus rarely if ever comes early then why do bus drivers want us at stops 5-10 minutes early?!

Asked by You do not know almost 6 years ago

Because we want you waiting on us. When we have subs do our routes, they count on kids standing outside waiting. With mine, as long as you are ready to go, i don't mind if you wait in the doorway inside.

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

Asked by Jimmy almost 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.

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

Asked by Pam almost 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.

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 some of the hoods of the buses painted black?

Asked by Randy about 6 years ago

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

One more for you could I just do after school trips part time with out doing very many routes?

Asked by Daniel almost 6 years ago

Yes it depends on your district but yes.