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 made you want to become a bus driver?

Asked by Kimbra over 6 years ago

I needed a job and this offered steady pay and benefits

What was your worst day on the job?

Asked by Michalski about 6 years ago

Luckily haven't had too many bad days though other drivers have had incidents where they witnessed kids being struck by vehicles.

What is the first letter of your first name?

Asked by Jerry about 6 years ago

B for bus driver.

Has a kid ever exaggerated something you did or completely made something up to either make you look worse so he won’t be in as much trouble, excuse actions, or just to get you in trouble?

Asked by John about 6 years ago

Yes but video always sets the truth straight.

what happens when you write down a high schooler (first write up).

Asked by Bhavnoor Saini almost 7 years ago

Generally only a warning will happen based on the severity of what happened.

Have you ever been in the middle of road rage on your job?

Asked by Donnald over 6 years ago

Yep. Every. Dang. Day.

What is your top three complaints about the job? What is your top three favorite things about your job? What may be some things people complain about that you have never had issue with or vice versa?

Asked by School bus person over 6 years ago

1. Idiots on the road. 2. Idiots on the road running my stop sign. 3. Cleaning up puke.

1. Smiles 2. When kids sing along. 3. When they tell me they had a good day.

Mainly we get low pay for the crap we put up with, so the next time you see a bus driver. Offer a massage or alcohol or some sort of monetary compensation. They'll be your best friend for life.