School buses are high-risk environments for children with autism. The crowded and enclosed space with loud noises can cause these students to become uncomfortable, which can lead to lashing out or extreme agitation. With proper training and planning a bus driver or bus driving aid can help students with autism feel more comfortable on the school bus. Here are some helpful tips for transporting students with autism! Stick to a Routine One of the best ways to help a child with autism is by consistently following the same routine. The child should be picked up at the same time in… Read more »
So, you just landed a job as a bus driver. Or maybe you just finished your bus conversion. Maybe your boss put you in charge of the shuttle bus for the first time today. Whatever brought you here, you’ve found yourself sitting in the driver’s seat of a bus for the first time—how exciting! Driving a bus is a whole different beast than helming a regular passenger car. If you’re nervous though, it’s okay. We’ll walk you through the most important things to remember as you embark on your first-time bus driving adventure! 1) Inspect your bus before each trip…. Read more »
Hundreds of different bus drivers probably pass in and out of your life, to whom you never give a second thought. It sounds sad when you put it that way, but that’s their job! Bus drivers are paid to get you where you need to go safely and (hopefully) quickly. Have you ever wondered a little bit about the men and women who constantly handle the commutes of millions of individuals throughout the world? Check out a few of the fun facts there are to learn about bus drivers! 1.) It takes a lot of work to become a bus… Read more »
