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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i’ve dropped a couple of things on this bus and when i dropped something on the floor today because i kicked off my seat when i was trying to sleep...is she allowed to legally take away my personal item because i dropped it

Asked by shay about 5 years ago

We can take items away if they are causing a problem, but generally we aren't allowed to keep the items, they have to be claimed by a parent. That being said, don't argue, apologize, and let the driver keep said item for the time being. When you go to get off the bus, ask the driver for the item back and see what the driver says.

What is the worst weather you have ever had to drive a bus through?

Asked by Dav about 5 years ago

Probably pouring down rain where I could not see a few feet in front of me and I had to stop due to a tornado warning.

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 4 years ago

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

Why are subs almost always late or early. Almost never on time?

Asked by Gina Dee almost 5 years ago

Because a sub doesnt know how the regular driver runs the route and their driving style is different from the regular drivers style

Why does not every state require yellow/amber lights and only the reds?

Asked by Darren almost 5 years ago

I'm not exactly sure.

I understand but technically is it illegal and could it be considered vandalism if the judge just had a burning hate for bus drivers? Maybe the judge has had his chew thrown away and never got over it.

Asked by Samantha over 5 years ago

Samantha, let me break it down for you. It's illegal to have tobacco products on school property. Therefore if the product got damaged, flushed, stomped on, otherwise destroyed, the person doing it would be well within their rights to do so. Buses are considered school property. Stop asking the question to get the answer you want to hear because its not going to happen point blank.

Do you get irritated when subs don’t put the bus the way the found it? Ie radio, climate control, moving things, etc

Asked by Skskssksksk about 5 years ago

Sometimes but its not my bus per say it belongs to the county so they can do what they want