Don’t Get Wet
It is a basic assumption that school bus drivers have a lot of interaction with the students on board. But the truth is that there is little said between me, the driver and those who ride with me. The most significant part is that they…
Lemonade Stand
It was the last day of school, and I arrived in my school bus, waiting for our turn to unload. I took the time to thank the kids for being a fantastic group and wished them a great summer. Somebody mentioned stickers. A couple of…
Sunglasses
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…
My THIRD Tip as a Bus Driver!
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…
My Second Tip As A Bus Driver
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…
Can We Be Late
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…
School Lockdown
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…
My First Tip As A Bus Driver
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…
Last Day of School
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…