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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What do you think of this article?

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogpost/sbfblog/738060/pay-attention-to-the-school-bus-industry-before-it-is-too-late

Asked by Gorgia over 6 years ago

It's a truthful article. There's a lot to consider in laying off bus drivers and having contracted companies in limbo.

Do bus drivers get paid by the hour, by the mile, or some other way? Does it depend on the company or district.

Asked by Stan about 7 years ago

It depends on the district and the company. Most districts/companies are moving away from mileage and going towards a flat hourly pay scale for drivers. This reduces paperwork and allows for better flexibility in pay increases. That way a driver who has only been there 5 years isn't making more than a driver that's been there 15.

Would you ever drive for a company like Greyhound or Megabus?

Asked by Jay Dillion about 7 years ago

If the pay was decent, yes.

Stop spamming you bastard

Asked by Dan over 6 years ago

Thanks for noticing it. I just deleted the spam questions and will be addressing the other questions later today.

Do you get irritated when subs don’t put the bus the way the found it? Ie radio, climate control, moving things, etc

Asked by Skskssksksk almost 7 years ago

Sometimes but its not my bus per say it belongs to the county so they can do what they want

What are some common myths about being a bus driver?

Asked by Don almost 7 years ago

That every bus has air conditioning. That it's an easy job to make 50 to 100 kids sit down.

What the crap are school buses doing out on Cristmas?

Asked by Brother over 6 years ago

There may be charter trips and those use buses that may be school buses as well?