Every student deserves to be transported safely to and from school, particularly students with disabilities and special needs. However, transporting children with disabilities and special needs can be challenging. School bus drivers know that such a task requires physical and mental work. Of course, safety is always of paramount importance. As always, the drivers understand … Read more
Being a bus driver is much more than just keeping commuters and other drivers safe. It also involves interacting with different people daily and handling the stress of this job. Bus drivers, particularly school bus drivers, are expected to be role models, especially for youngsters. As such, school bus drivers should set good examples that … Read more
Pennsylvania school bus drivers have an immense responsibility to keep their young passengers safe on their routes every day. While transporting students to and from school can sound easy enough, motorists who illegally pass school buses, or who do not follow school bus stopping laws put children in danger. Every motorist on the road plays … Read more
Distracted driving and its dangers Distracted driving is a significant problem on American roads. Cellphone use – calling, texting, and social media – has become the most prevalent cause of distracted driving. Other common causes of distraction include reaching for an object, eating, drinking, applying makeup, talking to a passenger, or getting distracted by them. … Read more
As a school bus driver, your priority is always the safety of the students. With the Covid-19 pandemic still lingering, that safety has now extended to keeping the school bus clean, sanitized, and disinfected to prevent the virus and other microbes from spreading. Unlike other viruses, the Covid-19 virus can spread at a fast … Read more
Whenever you see a school bus on the road, you might wonder, “Why is the school bus yellow? Why not red, white, or any other color?” or “Why does the school bus look a bit different from the other buses?” You might be surprised that the yellow hue wasn’t always the standard. Would you also … Read more
Learning is not confined to only the four walls of the classroom. Students also need to go out of the classroom and into the real world to have a first-hand and immersive experience of the subjects previously lectured. Educational field trips provide such an experience to the students to help them broaden their knowledge and … Read more
PA school bus drivers work hard every day to ensure that the students on board get to school and back home safely. Driving in any city or community presents challenges to every school bus driver. The fact that there are numerous road hazards in driving – and that they’re still on the rise – is … Read more
Driving a bus always is an immense responsibility, let alone driving a bus where kids are onboard. You are always motivated whenever you’re surrounded by people – the students, their parents and teachers, the school administration, and your colleagues. You get to drive the kids to and from school every day, follow the same route, … Read more
More employers are offering part-time opportunities for people of different backgrounds – working students, stay-at-home parents, retirees, and people looking for extra jobs to supplement their income. Many job-seekers, however, overlook the perks of being a school bus driver. Do you like to drive, love working with people (especially children), and want a career with … Read more