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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Is there a way for bus drivers to satisfy everyone? Parent A: BUS IS TOO LATE AT 7 MY KID HAS BAND PRACTICE AND I GO TO WORK EARLY PARENT B WELL 6:45 IS TOO EARLY MY KID HAS TO DO THIS THIS AND THIS AND IS NOT FAIR TO MAKE HIM GET UP AT 5! then if you switch the route to get a kid home quicker becuase their the last stop then the another parent gets mad. Then more get mad is there a way to make everyone happy?

Asked by 7390875r almost 6 years ago

Unfortunately most bus routes are set in such a way to accommodate the majority of students. Don't like the time the bus comes? Find another ride to school. We live in a "me first" society and parents need to understand that they are not the center of the universe. That being said, I do attempt to accommodate on a case by case basis if its feasible and will not disrupt the route as a whole.

You know every Karen in the neighborhood wants their kid to be the first one home so she can get them to soccer practice

Asked by 7390875r almost 6 years ago

Well Karen, go sit in the parent pick up line yourself. Lol.

Is it sketchy if drivers are in the radio saying where the cops are

Asked by Crown super coach about 6 years ago

Eh, not really. Most anyone who listens to a cb radio feed can figure out where the cops are stationed.

is it legal for a bus to use a driveway as a turnaround?

Asked by Dog lover over 5 years ago

Yes. It is. Sometimes driveways are all we have that give us enough space to turn around at the end of a road.

Have you seen the video of the guy getting yanked off that bus for not wearing a mask?

Asked by Kaleigh almost 6 years ago

Yes. Given that it's been posted and a fairly widespread practice that for the protection of yourself and others that face masks must be worn, it doesn't surprise me in the least. There are many people out there who feel they are above what the governments can tell them what to do and whom simply won't follow rules. (Fake service dogs are a perfect example.)

I want to hear a good story that has happened to you at your job being a bus driver.

Asked by Amen about 6 years ago

There aren't really good stories as good moments. Sometimes I'll have a kid who turns around and gives a hug to me randomly or just decides that they're gonna behave or any number of things really.

What radio staition or type of music/ talk do you like to listen to? Or do you at all?

Asked by Johnathan about 6 years ago

Pandora. Usually kids stations or holiday appropriate stations.