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.
No my bus number used to be 68 now its 14.
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Not to my knowledge. Some buses are still not automatic, though most buses made today are automatic, and unless the driver has trained on a stick shift bus, then they can't drive it. There is extra training required for buses higher than 72 passenger because of the length of the bus.
Flat nose buses are unique in that the driver sits in front of the front wheels so it takes a little extra awareness to make turns around corners. Some drivers get spooked by the feeling of driving a vehicle like that and prefer a traditional style. Personally, I've driven both.
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It's a truthful article. There's a lot to consider in laying off bus drivers and having contracted companies in limbo.
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Not unless you want to be removed from the bus by the police in handcuffs.
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Sushi Chef
Is there a stigma against sushi restaurants that have non-Asian chefs?
EMT
What was the most gruesome trauma you witnessed while on the job?
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Do the stats actually back up the "Mac's never get viruses and crash way less than PCs" thing?
This is not the q&a to answer that.
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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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Yep.
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