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 do you do if a sub comes 20 minutes early and your dad calls the bus barn and they refuse to send the bus back?

Asked by James about 7 years ago

Ask your dad for a ride or start walking to school. Or call an uber?

What do you think of this article?

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogpost/sbfblog/738060/pay-attention-to-the-school-bus-industry-before-it-is-too-late

Asked by Gorgia over 6 years ago

It's a truthful article. There's a lot to consider in laying off bus drivers and having contracted companies in limbo.

So next time someone puts their hair over the seat and it blows back at me can I take scissors and cut her (or even his) hair off? Maybe take a lighter and catch it on fire then take the fire extinguisher and put it out?

Asked by Dan over 6 years ago

Not unless you want to be removed from the bus by the police in handcuffs.

So on long trips when you reach maximum hours for the day do you just pull off and make everyone stay at a hotel or send another bus out a day ahead to transfer everyone on?

Asked by Ruth almost 7 years ago

Maximum hours? We go over those all the time but don't tell DOT that. Sometimes they will allow 2 drivers to tag team a trip but more often than not we just push through it.

Question have you ever had someone in your years of driving had someone you did not like.

Asked by Question maker over 7 years ago

Yep.

Does it take a higher class CdL or certification to drive a Flat noes bus. Some subs wont drive them. They will take a regular bus and stick numbers on them. Or is it personal preference that they just don’t feel comfortable driving them?

Asked by D838373 almost 7 years ago

Not to my knowledge. Some buses are still not automatic, though most buses made today are automatic, and unless the driver has trained on a stick shift bus, then they can't drive it. There is extra training required for buses higher than 72 passenger because of the length of the bus.

Flat nose buses are unique in that the driver sits in front of the front wheels so it takes a little extra awareness to make turns around corners. Some drivers get spooked by the feeling of driving a vehicle like that and prefer a traditional style. Personally, I've driven both.

Stop spamming you bastard

Asked by Dan over 6 years ago

Thanks for noticing it. I just deleted the spam questions and will be addressing the other questions later today.