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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Did Mike Parson just cancel schools indefinitely?

Asked by Darlene almost 5 years ago

Not sure who he is. I know where I am, we are scheduled to return April 13. That can still extend if the spread of the virus is not stopped or slowed.

What happens if a Kindergartner needs the bathroom while on the bus? Do you make a stop?

Asked by CT Mom about 5 years ago

That depends on the distance to the home. If the child is still 45 minutes from getting home, we will often make a decision to let them use the restroom at a school approved location (ie another school or the board office or the bus barn) Little kids are not as able to hold their bladders like older kids are.

Quick question have they closed your district for the remainder of the academic year or are you planning on restarting soon?

Asked by John almost 5 years ago

Our district is closed for the remainder of the academic year

I want to hear a good story that has happened to you at your job being a bus driver.

Asked by Amen about 5 years ago

There aren't really good stories as good moments. Sometimes I'll have a kid who turns around and gives a hug to me randomly or just decides that they're gonna behave or any number of things really.

Do buses ever have outside temperature on the dash or where ever else like many cars do?

Asked by Gentlemen about 5 years ago

Mine does not, though i am not sure about the newest buses we have.

You know every Karen in the neighborhood wants their kid to be the first one home so she can get them to soccer practice

Asked by 7390875r almost 5 years ago

Well Karen, go sit in the parent pick up line yourself. Lol.

Do you think Chris Farley is delivering lunches to kids? Uh oh...

Asked by YOU KNOW almost 5 years ago

Uh no.