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1007 Questions

Last Answer on February 07, 2021

Can you be a full retiree and drive a bus? Can you just volunteer if you need to? Do you know what the policy is for simi and full retirees?

Asked by John almost 7 years ago

Many retirees drive buses. The limit would depend on how much social security you get etc. Check with your local district.

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Do you think people should operate a bus over the age of 66?

Asked by Dr.Pepper is the best drink about 7 years ago

Do you think you should have a drivers license over the age of 66?

Come on, unless there is a serious issue and they can't pass the vision and physicals then it's fine.

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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 about 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

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What is your top three complaints about the job? What is your top three favorite things about your job? What may be some things people complain about that you have never had issue with or vice versa?

Asked by School bus person almost 7 years ago

1. Idiots on the road. 2. Idiots on the road running my stop sign. 3. Cleaning up puke.

1. Smiles 2. When kids sing along. 3. When they tell me they had a good day.

Mainly we get low pay for the crap we put up with, so the next time you see a bus driver. Offer a massage or alcohol or some sort of monetary compensation. They'll be your best friend for life.

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Asked by Donald over 6 years ago

75 miles long.

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How much gas does 1 bus neeeds during the day?

Asked by Leon74 over 7 years ago

It depends on the amount of miles a bus drives as to how much fuel it uses. I fuel up on average every 250 miles and get approximately 50 gallons of diesel.

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