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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Do you work another job(s) besides driving a bus?

Asked by 12qwe about 6 years ago

At the moment, I don't but in the past I have held side jobs or other part time employment. I do have a few side hustles that bring in a little extra education.

If a bus is equipped with two strobes (one in the front, and one in the back or middle) do they both come on with one switch or do they each have their own or does it depend?

Asked by Kay about 6 years ago

Honestly I don't know. I've only had experience with one strobe light which is operated by one switch inside the bus.

Hi how do I get the bus barn on my police scanner

Asked by 383933939393939393929292939293929292 over 6 years ago

Not sure. You would have to ask an expert in ham radios for that.

Hi, thanks I make a point to try and stand on my pour here, in the door, watch out the window, or sit in the car in lightning. It was a problem we had with a former bus driver who tried to take off on many people on those days and did leave some.

Asked by Jdjdjsjsjsjdjdjdndnd over 6 years ago

If my kids are waiting on the porch or at the door ready to dash out to the bus (not walk slowly) i will wait. However that is generally an exception.

What do you think of walk outs or a day where many drivers don’t go to work? Are you for it or do you think they should do their job or find another one? Have you ever took part in something like that?

Asked by ???? ???? over 6 years ago

Some states do not allow walking off a job or striking. It can be viewed as insubordination and can put someone's job at risk. If you want to make changes, best to petition for them properly through the right channels. I have not participated in a walk out or strike because i value my job and have some dignity.

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

Asked by YOU KNOW over 6 years ago

Uh no.

What do you think of this 4 hour round trip bus route? https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Up-at-5-and-Ready-for-the-Ride-Longest-school-3037329.php

Asked by Rob about 6 years ago

Someone's gotta do it. It's either that or the district offers remote learning options for the teenagers and not everyone succeeds that way.