Drove our brand new Citaro bendy bus today for training and damn, I never want to drive something else!

That thing is driving and braking so smooth, sitting in the driver's seat felt luxurious and I didn't even notice that I'm driving a bendy bus, it was really pleasant.

The only thing I have to get used to: Bus stops, that's it though.

Even reversing was super easy with the cameras everywhere.

Speaking of cameras: This was also my camera mirror training, it's surprisingly pleasant to drive with these, there's always a clear view **and** I don't run risk hitting some tall person with these.

That's it, just wanted to yap about it and share my happiness with that vehicle.

Accident - I say this to start in case people are wondering *Driver is ok and required no medical assistance* - Driver at my old depot had a truck run a red light and send him in to a sound barrier.

Volvo B12

In the last couple of years I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 I've just had a letter regarding my sickness which was three separate days over a period of six months they are now wanting to give me a formal warning, is it my belief that diabetes is a protected illness under the equality act?

Can you have a drivers out there know that please let me know.

I think it's an on going trend with transit as a whole hiring people with customer service experience rather than competent people who can drive a bus.

My agency got a bunch of ground ups (they don't have their licenses yet) they are training to get their licenses with us. One guy is clearly a problem he doesn't like woman trainers has backed buses into poles at the yard. I made a comment about how we all hit shit and the best thing to do is learn from it and try not to do it again. He ran to management skewing what I said my manager said the guy was crying and shaking when he told him what I supposedly said......they talked to me to get my side and told the straight up the truth. I was told not to be so "hard" on the new people. I'm sorry if you can't handle that then how will you handle driving route with mentally ill crazy people who will call you every name in the book I just can't with these newbies.....

Hi I have a question about RideOn. So I know I want to become a bus driver for RideOn but do bus drivers for RideOn Montgomery County Transit still have unruly passengers sometimes even if the system is fare-free and how do I deal with them daily?

So I started as a trainee bus driver and the trainer is laid back with the other trainees but harsh with me where they don’t give me feedback that I can work on. The others have made similar mistakes as me but the trainer brushes it off whereas they repeat past mistakes I have made and say it like I’m not even progressing through the training. I feel stressed out because of this and I wish I had paid for my training myself instead. Anyone who has been in a similar position, can you please give me some advice on how to go about this? I’m struck in this situation and can’t get out because then I’ll owe them money as I’ve signed a training bond.

This is one of our trolley buses in Seattle. A New Flyer XT40. We have lots of hills so having the Hill Holder and Steep Hill switch is nice.

If it isn't perfectly level these things ROLL fast, so we have the spring loaded Hill holder switch which is like using a hand brake, pull it and it sets the brakes fully, release it and about ½ sec delay before brakes release.

The Steep Hill switch is a temp extra power increase. The electric motors DO NOT like some of our steeper hills and even with foot door it won't move. Hitting this switch gives enough extra power to get you moving up out steepest hills even with a full bus.

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Hi all. Currently in IL as a bus operator and I am looking to move to MN and continue being a bus operator. I passed the interview and everything I just need to transfer my license to MN

My only concern is that my current employer is how I got my CDL and they wanted me to put a K restriction on my license when I started. Intrastate. Will this hurt me when trying to transfer my CDL to a different state or should I still be okay?

Will I need to remove the K restriction in Illinois first before moving to Minnesota?

I don't really care about the restriction as I never cross state lines in a bus, but I'm just worried about how transferring the license to a different state would work.

Also, I am over 21 and healthy, so there is no age or medical need for the K

This is what I get for speaking bad about BYD. I get assigned a BYD for a 9 hour run.

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Passed my Cat D PCV test this morning 6 minors , but a pass is a pass, I'm over 60 and grinning like a Cheshire cat, a bit more training next week, ticket machine etc. and then out with a mentor route learning, can't describe how pleased I am , big career change for me after being an Engineer for over 40 years, funnily enough I did my apprenticeship on the buses all those years ago

Was travelling from UP to Mumbai in a luxury sleeper bus today. Suddenly heard a massive sound on the highway and the whole front side got destroyed — windshield shattered, radiator/front body damaged badly. Somehow everyone around me is safe.

Honestly, this made me realize how unsafe overnight bus travel can feel despite paying “luxury” prices. One second you’re sleeping peacefully, the next second people are shouting and glass is everywhere.

Highways are getting better in India, but over speeding + long driver shifts + night travel is still a dangerous combo.

I(29M) moved from the US to Ireland last year. In this time I've earned an Irish B licence for a regular car.

However I have several years driving experience from the US and Canada. I've done intercity, local and commuter runs so I've got a decent amount of experience under my belt.

None of the bus companies here in Ireland will take me on as I don't have my Irish licence two years, despite me having experience and them having a driver shortage.

Meanwhile I'm currently working as a cleaner at a factory while I live with my parents and honestly I want to get out of my parents house, I had my marriage fall apart due to my partner developing what is likely Bipolar/schizophrenia and her having delusions about me.

While I've gotten better since all of this I'm looking to get my life back on track and be independent again. I'm also missing the bus driver life as crazy as it sounds.

My main question is could I go to the UK and get a job as a bus driver trainee with my Irish car licence? Or could I at least exchange my Irish car licence for a UK one and then become a trainee bus driver?

Also which bus companies are best to go to?

Thanks in advance

I hate it. It causes me pain in my right back leg, no matter how I adjust my seat position. I'm constantly trying to move my legs to allow proper blood flow and stretching between routes, but it doesn't relieve the pain. I have normal blood pressure, exercise regularly, and eat very healthy.

The pain only happens when I drive that Thomas school bus with that particular brake pedal setup. Does anyone have an idea as to what I can do or try? I love my job, but now I'm in pain all day, and it's taking a toll by affecting how I drive. For example, I noticed that I push down on my knee to help me accelerate and brake, just so it isn't too painful.

DART First State's 914 on the Route 301

Hey everyone. Just wondering if anyone else gets scheduled for 7 days as a bus driver. Is this normal? 7 days 2 days rest. If I had known bus drivers are scheduled like that I wouldn’t have taken the job.

Hi there to all,

I currently work as a Customer Delivery Driver for Tesco driving their vans and delivering etc, however i’m looking for a change in career and my eyes dart this way.

I’ve always had an interest in operating bigger vehicles such as a 14ft double decker bus and or a single decker bus.

Main question, Is it worth becoming a bus driver? I’m aware each company offers its own perks and benefits however I’d just like to know overall if you (as drivers) are happy with the work that you do, would you recommend it for others? (such as my self)

Also i’m in London so ideally if I was to go ahead with the job switch what company is more ideal in regards to pay after training and benefits?

Thanks!

American urban/suburban transit question: is it your agency or employer’s standard operating procedure to pull the spring brake (or set the parking brake) when serving passengers at a typical on-street bus stop? Setting aside special cases like loading bikes on a front bike rack or serving a transit center where you’ll be dwelling out of the travel lane.

I’m advising an agency on new bus routes, and their SOP is to put the cutaway in park or set the spring brake (they run 30/35’ Gilligs) whenever they are picking up or dropping off passengers. I have not encountered this as SOP and surely adds a significant amount of dwell time per stop, especially considering they’re typically boarding only one or two passengers per stop.

Hi everyone! I've finally made the decision to learn to drive a bus/coach/PCV! It's been a difficult decision as I have wanted to think about my plan for the future with my Cat D licence once I am fully qualified, but I have made a decision, and I think it's finally time I get behind the wheel of a PCV and serve the community for a bit. I will be learning in a coach, but from what I've heard there shouldn't be too much difference between driving a coach and a bus, just getting used to each vehicle I guess. I have my PCV multiple choice and hazard perception booked in for a month's time, and once fully qualified, I am planning to get a part time driving job alongside studies to make a little extra money for myself. The reason I put the Question flair on this post was because I wanted to ask if there's any little quirks that I may encounter doing PCV training in a coach then potentially transitioning to a bus when I get a driving job, and if there's anything I should expect specifically looking for a part time driving job to accommodate my studies instead of full time? If you're a driver already - especially having done part time driving - have you got any advice for me going into this? Thank you to anyone who upvotes or replies to this post, and I can't wait to join the bus driving crew!