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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Hey when you go out on long trips and a lot of buses do you usually take a spare bus or two or a bus(s) that have few passenger on them in case something happens?

Asked by 34 over 7 years ago

No. We load according to the number of passengers needed and usually plan for that many buses. If something happens, triple up buttercup

Why is the bus comming at random times? One day it will be here at 6:48 and others like around 7:00 am. You never know what time the bus will be here from day to day. The official stop time is 6:49 but it usally comes before or after that.

Asked by I over 7 years ago

Because we are generally shorthanded everywhere. So be ready to get on the bus whenever it gets there.

Have you ever tried a drive through in a bus?

Asked by Dan over 7 years ago

Most drive thru's have height restrictions that basically prevent buses from going through them.

What is the nicest bus you have ever drove?

Asked by JJ over 7 years ago

One with air conditioning.

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.

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 almost 8 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.

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.