Whenever I am driving, I wear large, wrap-around blue sunglasses. These are great at preventing glare and reflection. Plus, bright lights trigger migraines, and I can never think of a reason why I would want one of those. I had little idea how I would…
I can say with complete honesty that I never understood the value of a tip until I became a school bus driver. I have been in the service industry for most of my career, and it is only now that I am getting tips. I…
There is nothing more than the satisfaction of a job well done. Then, the added bonus of feeling the appreciation of the people I serve. Recently, I received my first tip as a school bus driver. It was a sign of the deep respect that…
The previous school year, I acted as a cover driver for other school bus drivers who, for whatever reason, could not do their route. This school year, I did something different. I took a route of my own, but I did so in a way…
I am a bus driver, and for the most part, the only drama I expect is that of kids being kids. On this day, things were different. I was driving to my school to pick up the students and bring them home. I have to…
As a school bus driver, I sometimes feel underappreciated and taken for granted; this lifestyle can be challenging. There is the expectation of arriving on time. Not early, not late, but on time. We need to balance the weather, traffic, kids running late or walking…
Today marks the last day of school. This year, my first year as a school bus driver was an adventurous time. For much of my bus driving career, I was a cover driver. I would fill in for other drivers when they were absent. I…
Kids can be brutally honest. As a school bus driver, I’ve been traversing the same route for over a month. This daily routine has allowed me to form a connection with the kids, getting to know them on a personal level. One of the children,…
“Was the sky blue?” asked a seven-year-old boy. He was curious and seeking an honest answer to a problem he had discovered. We had been talking about how different my childhood was from his. He was amazed to learn that I was once a child,…
One of the biggest perks of being a school bus driver is the time off. It is the most significant selling point for me to remain in this job – we love our vacations. Victoria Day weekend had come, and we decided to spend it…
