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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Why why if it’s unethical to brake check, jump a curb, goose the gas, or some other way of making someone fall down do bus drivers do it? Also are Muslim drivers safe?

Asked by Kelly almost 6 years ago

They do it for the same reason a parent spanks their child. Often its a knee jerk reaction (and not a very mature one at that) in an effort to get the child to behave. It's done out of frustration and lack of options when the child hasn't faced consequences. Personally there is no reason to put safety at risk over a child standing up. As for your second question. Yes they're safe as long as they have had the same training that everyone else has had to get and obtain a drivers license.

I see thanks for answering my question. Sorry for the long question I just copied and pasted it in and it let it go through.

Asked by DJ about 6 years ago

You're welcome! Hope my answer helps you. And thanks for the awesome question!

Have you ever spotted Big Foot?

Asked by Yetti about 6 years ago

Nope but many of my highschoolers could compare.

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

Asked by Day day about 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.

Or would that cause them to loose more brain cells

Asked by Honnie about 6 years ago

They already have limited brain cells.

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.