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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Thanks again for answering my silly questions. I think they made a law that motor coaches have to go at least ten miles above he speed limit. I never see them pulled over but their always flying. Lol

Asked by Ruth about 6 years ago

Lol my pleasure.

What are some common myths about being a bus driver?

Asked by Don over 6 years ago

That every bus has air conditioning. That it's an easy job to make 50 to 100 kids sit down.

Do bus drivers get paid by the hour, by the mile, or some other way? Does it depend on the company or district.

Asked by Stan over 6 years ago

It depends on the district and the company. Most districts/companies are moving away from mileage and going towards a flat hourly pay scale for drivers. This reduces paperwork and allows for better flexibility in pay increases. That way a driver who has only been there 5 years isn't making more than a driver that's been there 15.

Hey what do you think is the weirdest thing a kid has ever brought on your bus?

Asked by Ozark over 6 years ago

Acorns and he called them nuts.

What make and model bus are you currently driving? Do you like the bus or is it some old crappy clunker

Asked by T-More over 6 years ago

2016 bluebird vision with an air conditioner retrofitted.

Telling us how many hours we can work. So we took it to transportation supervisor and director. So they got with the school board and spent a lot of money on two new and custom buses to fit their needs. Besides we did not have enough type D buses

Asked by Dale over 6 years ago

So students whined and got their way.

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 almost 6 years ago

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