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.
If I could be guaranteed not to lose my job, yes. But too many people don't like social media and I have already gotten in trouble for it thats why I stay anonymous.
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That depends on the district. Most districts prefer drivers to try to get along and strike a balance with their bus kids.
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It depends on the district. We are shorthanded everywhere so overcrowding is bound to happen. Routes are made longer and schools are not changing the way they do things to accommodate the sheer number and stress we are under. The amount of kids also depends on the location of the route. A rural route is less crowded but longer whereas a city route can be very crowded at times.
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Yes. If the driver is telling you and others where to sit you do not get to dictate who sits where and with who. Sorry it doesn't work that way. Slide in and make a new friend.
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Sushi Chef
Is there THAT much difference in quality between the fish served at mid-range vs high-end places?
Couples Therapist
Does a therapist aim to "fix" the client, or just treat the client indefinitely?
Private Detective
Has anyone ever caught you surveilling them, and what happened?
Happens here all the time. The radio can be tied up for 10 minutes or longer on non essential crap.
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Bus aide yes. Not very often though as the need for drivers was much greater.
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That's a personal choice. Long as they aren't homicidal or anything like that towards the kids personal beliefs shouldn't enter into whether or not a person is effective in doing their job.
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