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.
First off that's hysterical because it seems the problem is everywhere. That happens in my district too. We even have multiple meetings and announcements on the subject but people still ignore policy. You should talk with your supervisor and see if he or she can make an announcement or have a refresher meeting.
Both are about the same it just depends on experience. Yes i do have a bit of an accent.
Because sometimes they can hear that music over their headphones. I try to keep the music at a reasonable level so we all get along.
Thats why all the strobes ive seen are white. The student lights do strobe on their own on newer buses for visibility reasons.
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Why are so many developers such bad communicators?
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What's the best way to get a bartender's attention?
Meter Maid
Is it tough to have a job that consists exclusively of ruining peoples' days?
No thank goodness.
I don't have experience driving larger city buses though i have driven the smaller handicap buses before. With any job there are ups and downs.
Yep.
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