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

Asked by Jay Dillion over 6 years ago

If the pay was decent, yes.

Stop spamming you bastard

Asked by Dan over 5 years ago

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

Have your or anyone you know been pulled over while on a bus? What happend?

Asked by You have what your dad has to do today or what if it will work it will over 6 years ago

Yes I have seen co workers gotten pulled over. They were speeding. One had kids on the bus. Although both co workers got off with warnings, one was fired the other was given a very stiff warning not to let it happen again.

Sorry forgot to post the link so. Hahaha this is really funny you might want to check it out. https://youtu.be/R17O1pgy8k4

Asked by Hahahahaha almost 6 years ago

I'll check it out.

So when you say you time it to not wait in line do you like to be the earliest or latest bus there? Also where you work how much leeway to they give drivers for timing and everything like that?

Asked by Asker dmdkndmfmf almost 6 years ago

They pretty much let us decide our routes based on the number of kids that ride, where the stops are, and how to do it. Every state is different and every county is different. When I talk about timing I usually mean that I pull into the schools so that I do not have to wait in line. Our schools have specific times in which the kids are allowed to enter the building. Most drivers end up getting there early and wait in line for the doors to open.

Does the driver get to choose his or her route and stop times? Or does it distract/company do that?

Asked by Really man about 6 years ago

It depends on the district's policy and practices what routes are what.

Getting ready for in less then a month now. What are some tips for riding the bus? I about lost my mind last year, lol.

Asked by Denim about 6 years ago

Remember that kids are people with emotions and worries like adults. Sometimes their shoulders are holding the world and they can't help it.