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 early is too early for a special needs student with autism to get on the school bus? Sometimes the SPED buses are was earlier then the normal buses

Asked by Marry and Eric about 4 years ago

It really depends on the district policies as to what is standard.

I do not understand how this driver even got her job back and isn't in jail? I guess having a good lawyer maybe. Maybe you could take a look and see what you think as a insider so to speak https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2019/07/judges-rule-j-d-bus-driver-who-slapped-child-should-get-job-back-district-may-appeal.html#:~:text=Judges%20rule%20J-D%20bus%20driver%20who%20slapped%20child,her%20job%2C%20a%20panel%20of%20judges%20have%20said.

Asked by TRUMP WON!!! almost 4 years ago

While it wasn't right that she slapped the child, the child was lashing out in anger first and being physical with the driver. It was definitely a momentary lapse in judgement. Is it a career ending one? No. How many parents get their kids taken away just because they walloped their kid on the behind once. There was no excessive force and it was likely a moment of reactionary behavior to what the child was doing.

Do you think this is degrading to drivers? These are the types of videos they make us watch and are trying to make us hold up to impossible standards especially during COVID-19. Do you have any advice jj get they are trying to be funny https://youtu.be/vzfPKI4ukE8

Asked by Lacie about 4 years ago

I think the video is fine. Most people do not understand what we go through as drivers and it's informational. If you're offended by it then change jobs.

Where have you been all these years I have grown a gray beard by now and have five kids been married and divorced twice and retired living on a island. Where have you been?

Asked by 234 almost 4 years ago

 

Do you agree with the use of school buses for COVID testing labs?

Asked by Luna almost 4 years ago

 

Are traffic violations in a personal vehicle a common way drives get sacked? (I.E speeding tickets, DWI, etc)

Asked by Dale about 4 years ago

 

What do you think is the worst part of driving a school bus? Also, would you ever drive a city bus?

Asked by Mikey about 4 years ago