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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It depends on a district's needs and financial situation. Not every district can afford charter buses (or in this case yellow buses outfitted to be charter buses). Most of the time saving athletic trips or the very rare reward trips, those buses would sit on the yard unused. Then there is the fairness issue. How do we decide which teams or groups get priority over others during the busy season. Instead i would rather see money being spent on newer buses in the fleet to benefit ALL students not just those that do extracurricular activities. Many buses are still not equipped with air conditioning (even in the south) which makes for very hard conditions for drivers and students every day. Why spend money on an extra dvd system when you can get two buses for the price of one charter bus.
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School boards don't like to spend money if they don't have to. One of the first things to go out of a budget is transportation funds.
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Summer school, yes. Charter, no. Though we have been asked by people outside the schools to provide a bus occasionally for local in town functions.
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Do friends with office jobs look down on what you do?
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How do you feel about the idea of year-round schooling?
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It depends on the manufacturer and state regulations as to what is required to be on a bus.
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I'm not really sure to be honest. That would be a question for a mechanic.
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Yes. I do. Mostly Friday, Saturday, and Sunday though I will pick up the occasional trip other days.
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