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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My second graders bus driver goes by “grandpa” and lets kids hug him and give him a kiss on the check. Not trying to be overly paranoid but it seems really wierd. After reading forms it shouldn’t be allowed but drivers get away with stuff too. ??

Asked by Mamabear over 7 years ago

Going by "grandpa" is okay though a bit of an odd choice. Allowing a kid to give a hug if the kid wants to is okay. I have several kids who give me hugs when and IF they want. Getting kisses from kids is weird and not something I'd allow. Kids can be overly affectionate and need to be taught boundaries with adults.

What is the number one reason a bus driver gets fired? Humor me

Asked by DJ over 7 years ago

Probably child neglect by leaving children sleeping on buses unattended would be an immediate fireable offense.

What do bus drivers do while kids are in school?

Asked by Makayla over 8 years ago

Many of us have second jobs that we go to during the day. Some are lunch room workers and others like myself work outside the bus job and school system during the day. Some people don't have to work outside the bus so they are either stay at home parents or retirees just looking for a little extra income by driving a bus.

What is the most disturbing thing that you have seen students do on a bus?

Asked by Alli over 7 years ago

Nothing surprises me anymore. I had a student shove his way through my door just because he wanted to get off the bus at the wrong stop.

Have you ever had bodily fluids on you?

Asked by Jim over 7 years ago

Yes. Its disgusting.

Is it legal for a bus driver to disclose information to other passengers on a bus? Also is it illegal to intentionally brake check a student for standing up to early?

Asked by Sheepdog almost 8 years ago

It depends on the information disclosed. If its protected by HIPAA laws then it can be disclosed under certain circumstances. For example a diabetic student may need to be known on the bus and other students may be inadvertently made aware of the condition or an older student may be paired with a younger student with issues and may be made aware of those needs in order to alert the bus driver. That being said generally personal information is not shared.

Also while not illegal it is unethical to brake check a student.

Bus driving is a job I would PAY to do. I just do not think the pay will make ends meet. What is some ideas to make good money on the side?

Asked by Jim over 7 years ago

Don't become a bus driver. You will forever be searching for ways of making extra money.