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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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 about 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.

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 the first letter of your first name?

Asked by Jerry almost 7 years ago

B for bus driver.

How much gas does 1 bus neeeds during the day?

Asked by Leon74 over 7 years ago

It depends on the amount of miles a bus drives as to how much fuel it uses. I fuel up on average every 250 miles and get approximately 50 gallons of diesel.

what happens when you write down a high schooler (first write up).

Asked by Bhavnoor Saini over 7 years ago

Generally only a warning will happen based on the severity of what happened.

What is the longest route you have ever done?

Asked by Donald almost 7 years ago

75 miles long.

Why are some of the hoods of the buses painted black?

Asked by Randy over 7 years ago

Supposedly it reduces glare that bounces up from the hood of the vehicle.