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.
Yes actually. I miss every one of my bus kids. Even the ones who make me want to pull my hair out in frustration because they're the ones that need me the most. I've tried to keep in contact with parents as best I can but there is only so much I am allowed to do.
I use duct tape.
Generally some people get irritated if things are holding them up. The polite thing to do would be to move to let others out and put your hazards on while you wait for the principal to attend to your bus. This way you're not holding up the line. If I'm late to my school in the afternoons I'll hold up traffic to let my co workers out before picking up my kids. Its just polite.
Bowling Alley Attendant
 What do bowling alleys do to keep those nasty shoes clean/sanitary?
What do bowling alleys do to keep those nasty shoes clean/sanitary? 
                                        
                                        
                                             Employment Lawyer
 Can I be sued for asking a co-worker on a date?
Can I be sued for asking a co-worker on a date? 
                                        
                                        
                                             Bracketologist
 Why have there been so many 15-2 upsets, but no 16-1's?
Why have there been so many 15-2 upsets, but no 16-1's? 
                                        
                              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.
Yes. Can't tell you because I don't want to get fired. No specific company or district is the best it just depends on what works for the employees. Starting salaries vary from district and company to district and company as does support and all that jazz. Sometimes it is hard.
No, i live too far south to employ the use of snow chains.
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