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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Can the bus driver get off the bus in the middle of the route while there are children on the bus and go into a gas station, leaving the kids alone?

Asked by Rayne over 5 years ago

Generally speaking no its not advised however if there was an emergency situation like a kid having a seizure and they needed to get help, then I would consider that a grey area.

Why is there such a shortage of bus drivers?

Asked by Maya almost 6 years ago

Because the job is severely underpaid for the hours and dedication we put in as drivers. Lots of places won't hire a person to work part time for the hours that we are available since our schedule is so unique and our pay isn't even close to what would be a livable wage.

Why do bus drivers almost never get in trouble. The principals and supervisors always take the drivers side even if there is video of them screamig and cussing middle to high schoolers out and sometimes after calling 100 times they will move them?

Asked by 667 almost 6 years ago

Because generally bus drivers don't do the things you accuse them of. The video is proof of them doing nothing wrong. It also depends on what your definition of cussing is and truthfully if the kids were better behaved then there wouldn't be a problem in the first place.

Can my bus driver really write me up for insubordination because I refused to snitch on somebody?!

Asked by Sia almost 6 years ago

If you were being obnoxious and rude and disrespectful then possibly. It could be a tactic the driver may use to get the other person to confess to whatever happened. Without knowing the whole situation i can't give an answer.

I could have swore there was another bus driver on here at one time. Was there or have you always been the only one?

Asked by JJ over 5 years ago

I have no clue. I know I'm one of the only school bus driver threads?? I'm not entirely sure though.

Does a bus driver have the right to not let someone on who is on the roster just for a dress code violation?

Asked by Sam over 5 years ago

Yes. If you are in violation of dress code they can refuse to transport you. Don't violate dress code.

Why do kids like to complain about the music that the radio is on when it is on their station most of them don’t even listen to it. They are too busy with head phones in, being loud, etc

Asked by Jsopdsofj over 5 years ago

Because sometimes they can hear that music over their headphones. I try to keep the music at a reasonable level so we all get along.