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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Should I call the bus barn after the bus took off and the neighbors could not get their lunch because she honked then drove off as soon as they came out. I don't know how much money they have and that driver could have caused them to miss a meal

Asked by Jay over 5 years ago

Being that some systems are on a certain schedule, it's likely the parent has been notified of when the bus will be there to drop food. If you did witness this, the neighborly thing to do would be to check on the family and ask if you can help them by calling the bus barn. It's hard to say whether or not they've already been told "be out at x time we will be there at y time" just like a normal bus stop. I would err on the side of caution and be polite with a phone call.

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

Asked by Johnathan almost 6 years ago

Pandora. Usually kids stations or holiday appropriate stations.

Does school start back up tomorrow or the next day?

Asked by Uh ob over 5 years ago

We went back January 6.

What happens if your in traffic where it can be a 1 even few hours delay. I know it’s rare but it can happen and I have heard of it before. What do you do? Is it different in the AM and PM what about field trips or other events?

Asked by Trump KAG 2020 over 5 years ago

Sit in traffic. There isn't much to do unless a good viable alternative is found. Sometimes we have no choice.

Do you work another job(s) besides driving a bus?

Asked by 12qwe over 5 years ago

At the moment, I don't but in the past I have held side jobs or other part time employment. I do have a few side hustles that bring in a little extra education.

What is the worst thing that has happend on your bus?

Asked by Tommy over 5 years ago

I had a fight where I had to call the cops to take the kids off the bus.

Also, I assume drivers get a lot of days off since they can get subs would I be right or wrong?

Asked by 05689 over 5 years ago

Even in this crisis we still have a driver shortage.