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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Is sticking the PA microphone up to a speaker a good way to get kids attention?

Asked by Mike about 6 years ago

Sure?

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 about 6 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.

What was your worst day on the job?

Asked by Michalski about 6 years ago

Luckily haven't had too many bad days though other drivers have had incidents where they witnessed kids being struck by vehicles.

Can a school district buy a 20 year old bus fix it up, get all the safety specifications, and make it like brand then put it back into service legally? I know they can keep a bus as long as they want but what about buying old and older buses?

Asked by Forg about 6 years ago

Legally speaking, I am not sure. I suppose if mileage is right and they can get some use out of it, i suppose they could do that. Most systems won't use buses older than 20 years but many of our buses are that old if not older.

Is no talking on bus a rule a bus driver can make? And does a bus driver have the right to write you up for it?

Asked by Lisa over 6 years ago

Yes and yes. Truthfully though, I prefer other student management methods. Just bring headphones and a good music player.

Why is my bus driver a bitch

Asked by Pam over 6 years ago

Ask her?

Is it a violation of FERPA for a bus driver to look at or read papers that are in a special education student's backpack? ( Example; checking their daily communication sheet to see how they behaved at school)

Asked by chris88 over 6 years ago

Not necessarily, like all school employees they are bound to keep things confidential. However if the bus driver is using it against the student or improperly then definitely report it.