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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How can I get the bus driver I want?

Asked by Owen over 6 years ago

Live in the area in which they drive.

Can a bus driver slap the stupid out of a kid?

Asked by Honnie over 6 years ago

We wish we could but we can't.

Does the people who ride your bus know you have this Q&A forum?

Asked by Carson almost 6 years ago

Not that i know of.

I think it may have something to do with the school board though they think they need to get new everything. I think the buses where about 20 years of age. Their down a few buses as well because some did not get replacements.

Asked by Kelly almost 6 years ago

School boards don't like to spend money if they don't have to. One of the first things to go out of a budget is transportation funds.

Also the administrators and supervisors would see it and if it was too harsh or too nice they could change or toss it out. They could still also make another punishment. It’s more work for them and sometimes they may not even get around to it.

Asked by 933738292 almost 6 years ago

See my previous answer.

I took a nap on the bus because I have to get up early. I was woke up by a alarm and a very angry sub at a gas station. Not my fault she did not announce the stop. But she was mad at me. She should have said sorry. Can she get fired?

Asked by Dillion about 6 years ago

She cannot get fired for doing her job and checking the bus for sleeping kids. We can get aggravated and upset at kids that sleep but understand that you're human.

What is the angriest a parent has ever been with you and what happens?

Asked by Connie bear almost 6 years ago

I've had a parent step up on my bus and shout in my face before. Generally once they say what they want to say it's over. Occasionally they will get so riled up that they will ignore bus driver requests to exit the bus and we have to call the police. The police can then arrest them for trespassing.