Ask a School Bus Driver anything

1007 Questions

Last Answer on February 07, 2021

Does school start back up tomorrow or the next day?

Asked by Uh ob over 6 years ago

We went back January 6.

What are things that delay buses the most? I would assume weather, maintenance, trains, traffic, wrecks, no sub, bus driver late for work, having to pick up other passengers on other routes, etc. What do you think is the most and did I miss any?

Asked by YOUR BFF LOL about 6 years ago

Weather, traffic, and trains are my top three followed by shortage of staff issues. It's no secret that there's been a bus driver shortage lately mainly due to the behavior of the kids and the low pay offered to put up with the behavior issues. Rarely a maintenance issue pops up, but it does happen. Even the most "on time" bus driver can be late.

573 Votes

Would my district change the write up system from the drivers would choose how many days off the bus change to it has to got through a administrator who may or may not do anything and could even go all out and give a extreme punishment. I know some drivers have abused the system or not used it at all but how is this better?

Asked by 933738292 over 6 years ago

I wish we had this system. It would cut out the middle man, though I think that some oversight is needed if a driver does abuse it, like if a child has been written up more than 3 times and kicked off the bus, then future issues need to be handled through administration and driver collaboration. The problem facing drivers is that parents refuse to see their child could be a problem.

573 Votes

If a bus is equipped with two strobes (one in the front, and one in the back or middle) do they both come on with one switch or do they each have their own or does it depend?

Asked by Kay over 6 years ago

Honestly I don't know. I've only had experience with one strobe light which is operated by one switch inside the bus.

571 Votes

Also on Jobstr...

Day Care Provider

Is it ok w/your employer if you babysit one of the kids outside of daycare hours?

Bar Mitzvah DJ

Why are DJ's so unwilling to accommodate song requests?

Zookeeper and Animal Trainer

Are a lot of people in your line of work vegetarian/vegan?

What happens if your in traffic where it can be a 1 even few hours delay. I know it’s rare but it can happen and I have heard of it before. What do you do? Is it different in the AM and PM what about field trips or other events?

Asked by Trump KAG 2020 over 6 years ago

Sit in traffic. There isn't much to do unless a good viable alternative is found. Sometimes we have no choice.

571 Votes

Do you work another job(s) besides driving a bus?

Asked by 12qwe over 6 years ago

At the moment, I don't but in the past I have held side jobs or other part time employment. I do have a few side hustles that bring in a little extra education.

571 Votes