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 It dangerous to leave late students behind? I know it sucks when there is this one kid who dawdles his or her ass to the bus. Is it unsafe. What if they can’t get back in their house or call someone? Would the driver be liable if he or she sawthem

Asked by Jarred over 6 years ago

No. If the kid is dawdling and has been told multiple times not to, the driver has every right to leave the stop. That being said some drivers build in a little extra time for that stop that dawdles coming out of the house because they care and sometimes kids have bad mornings too.

Do you get to pick stops times? Do you draft your route and have it approved? Or is it picked by the company/district and it is what it is? What about if you wanted it changed.

Asked by San about 6 years ago

That depends on the district. Some districts choose for drivers other districts let drivers choose the stops and times. If you want something changed, talk politely to your driver about the policy on how to go about doing that.

The little image in the middle of the first question. Is that you?

Asked by Zz about 6 years ago

Thats probably an advertisement? I don't have any personal images on here.

If you where to be assaulted would you be considered a special victim?

Asked by Day day over 6 years ago

Um probably?

What do you think of this article?

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogpost/sbfblog/738060/pay-attention-to-the-school-bus-industry-before-it-is-too-late

Asked by Gorgia over 5 years ago

It's a truthful article. There's a lot to consider in laying off bus drivers and having contracted companies in limbo.

I think I have got the bus driver and the stop I wanted for years. Praise the Lord!!! Hope your happy for me!!! ????

Asked by Danie over 6 years ago

Yayyyyy!!! *does happy dance*

Thanks for answering. I want to make it clear I just wanted a opinion and am not trying to convince or argue anything. But I would put the fairness on which trip is longer. Thanks again.

Asked by Interviewer almost 6 years ago

That's a good idea actually. Sadly, coaches do not see it this way and neither do the bureaucrats in the school board offices. They do what they want to do.