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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I have two weeks off the bus now and never got my answer so now what?

Asked by Pam over 7 years ago

Start walking to school or pay for a taxi, then be grateful you have a ride to school on the bus after the 2 weeks is up.

Can a bus driver take a unruly kid back home?

Asked by Don over 7 years ago

Yes. Or back to the school or over to the police station. Or the driver can have the police called to escort the child off the bus. An unruly child is a hazard to other students and to the driver while driving down the road. The driver has to do what they need to in order to keep control of the bus and the students.

One more for you could I just do after school trips part time with out doing very many routes?

Asked by Daniel over 7 years ago

Yes it depends on your district but yes.

Is it allowed for a driver to call a student out for talking loudly when they themselves are blasting music and conversing with other students and telling the student in question "I can't hear my music"?

Asked by Nhan almost 8 years ago

Personally, I don't think it's right that a driver calls out a student for that given the circumstances. That being said, as a driver myself, I rarely have to raise my voice or get onto my kids. I keep the radio at a respectable level and oddly, surprise surprise, my kids respond to it by being quiet and respectful in return without being obnoxious because they enjoy the privilege of the radio.

What made you want to become a bus driver?

Asked by Kimbra over 7 years ago

I needed a job and this offered steady pay and benefits

What is your top three complaints about the job? What is your top three favorite things about your job? What may be some things people complain about that you have never had issue with or vice versa?

Asked by School bus person over 7 years ago

1. Idiots on the road. 2. Idiots on the road running my stop sign. 3. Cleaning up puke.

1. Smiles 2. When kids sing along. 3. When they tell me they had a good day.

Mainly we get low pay for the crap we put up with, so the next time you see a bus driver. Offer a massage or alcohol or some sort of monetary compensation. They'll be your best friend for life.

Someone on my bus today pulled the handle to the back door off. They fixed it but I think they put it back on wrong. What do you think will happen if the driver finds out? sorry if it posts more then once it did not go thrugh for some reason

Asked by Jason over 7 years ago

Report it to the bus driver to get it checked out. The driver should be doing a walk around and checking the bus for defects.