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.
Many people in education come from a varied background. Lots of drivers I know are very liberal and some are conservative as well. There are lots of people that have differing opinions on political views. That's not to say that our views are right or wrong. Many of us are living pay check to pay check and have seen the harsh reality of the service industry so when we get somebody that wants to offer free stuff we have a question about the legitimacy of the offer.
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I'm not really sure to be honest. That would be a question for a mechanic.
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That depends on the district. Most districts prefer drivers to try to get along and strike a balance with their bus kids.
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Unions have their benefits and disadvantages. It depends on the state you live in as to how well a union would work for you.
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Veterinarian
How do you break the news to a kid when his pet dies?
CrossFit Coach
Are Crossfit gyms profitable right out of the gate?
Claims Adjuster
What happens when NEITHER driver is at fault?
Depends on the state you live in.
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Actually thats a good solution. If your regular driver runs late but the sub runs on time then the transportation needs to be aware so that they can make changes to the route so kids don't miss the bus by mistake.
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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.
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