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Last Answer on February 07, 2021

How do I not get a certain sub again? I always get complaints on her and she messes with seat controls, changes the radio station, leaves windows down, climate controls, etc. I also get a lot of negative feedback about her.

Asked by Glynn over 6 years ago

So you expect a sub to not adjust a seat and mirrors to help them do their jobs? Things like that are a safety concern for the students. If a sub cannot see adequately out the mirrors and out the dash board you are putting the kids at risk. As far as leaving windows down, the sub should put the windows up. Radio stations are an easy fix. Have the driver put their favorite stations on a separate band. Generally radios have 3 bands of FM radio available. When they plan to be out, simply inform them to switch the band that way their presets are not messed with.

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Is the think gold line flag for bus drivers?

Asked by Cecil over 6 years ago

I'm not entirely sure what the gold line flag stands for.

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Hi so sometimes on the radio where the bus drivers talk I hear a driver instead of just calling to base or what ever they will say Bus 20 to base with priority. What does that mean?

Asked by Solomon almost 7 years ago

I would think that means that they have an emergency situation that needs attention immediately instead of waiting forever for someone who might or might not respond.

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Now that I remember I had a driver who had this rule too. Is this messed up or do you agree?

Asked by Confused almost 7 years ago

Again every driver has different standards.

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When you request subs do you do it online or the old fashion way? Do you have a program like ASOP or something like that you just put your going to be gone on so and so and then subs get a text.

Asked by Don’Marie almost 7 years ago

Again that varies district by district. Some districts have a sub list, others have an automated system and still others will have the traditional call in and have your supervisor find somebody to run your route.

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Why do some buses have a door on the passages side and a door behind the driver.

Asked by Kay almost 7 years ago

In larger cities like New York they have buses that have passenger doors on both sides which allow for loading on both sides without the need for crossovers. Supposedly this eliminates a danger facing students crossing in front of the bus, but i think it just causes more issues. Some buses are equipped with an emergency door on the side of the bus instead of in the rear if their engines are rear engines.

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Someone was standing on my bus and the bus driver brake checked him and he went flying on the floor

Asked by Blake almost 7 years ago

Report the driver to the district. Also don't stand on the bus.

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How do I not get a certain sub again? I always get complaints on her and she messes with seat controls, changes the radio station, leaves windows down, climate controls, etc. I also get a lot of negative feedback about her.

Is the think gold line flag for bus drivers?

Hi so sometimes on the radio where the bus drivers talk I hear a driver instead of just calling to base or what ever they will say Bus 20 to base with priority. What does that mean?

Now that I remember I had a driver who had this rule too. Is this messed up or do you agree?

Also on Jobstr...

When you request subs do you do it online or the old fashion way? Do you have a program like ASOP or something like that you just put your going to be gone on so and so and then subs get a text.

Why do some buses have a door on the passages side and a door behind the driver.

Someone was standing on my bus and the bus driver brake checked him and he went flying on the floor

School Bus Driver

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

How do I not get a certain sub again? I always get complaints on her and she messes with seat controls, changes the radio station, leaves windows down, climate controls, etc. I also get a lot of negative feedback about her.

Is the think gold line flag for bus drivers?

Hi so sometimes on the radio where the bus drivers talk I hear a driver instead of just calling to base or what ever they will say Bus 20 to base with priority. What does that mean?

Now that I remember I had a driver who had this rule too. Is this messed up or do you agree?

Also on Jobstr...

When you request subs do you do it online or the old fashion way? Do you have a program like ASOP or something like that you just put your going to be gone on so and so and then subs get a text.

Why do some buses have a door on the passages side and a door behind the driver.

Someone was standing on my bus and the bus driver brake checked him and he went flying on the floor

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