Ask a School Bus Driver anything

1007 Questions

Last Answer on February 07, 2021

Do people ever raise hell about when the bus stop is in their driveway? Does the district ask notify the home owners and ask them if its okay or do they just put kids out there. I heard a story of a very irate man chasing kids off his driveway.

Asked by I almost 6 years ago

Generally bus stops are decided either by the driver or by the district. If someone has a problem with the location of the stop they just need to contact the district.

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What is the angriest a parent has ever been with you and what happens?

Asked by Connie bear over 5 years ago

I've had a parent step up on my bus and shout in my face before. Generally once they say what they want to say it's over. Occasionally they will get so riled up that they will ignore bus driver requests to exit the bus and we have to call the police. The police can then arrest them for trespassing.

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What is the worst weather you have ever had to drive a bus through?

Asked by Dav almost 6 years ago

Probably pouring down rain where I could not see a few feet in front of me and I had to stop due to a tornado warning.

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Do bus drivers get paid by the hour, by the mile, or some other way? Does it depend on the company or district.

Asked by Stan almost 6 years ago

It depends on the district and the company. Most districts/companies are moving away from mileage and going towards a flat hourly pay scale for drivers. This reduces paperwork and allows for better flexibility in pay increases. That way a driver who has only been there 5 years isn't making more than a driver that's been there 15.

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