DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CITY BUS DRIVER! VLOG
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From a fellow bus driver who’s always mentally drained from driving a bus PREACH!
Haha..thanks!! Yes we just want peace and quiet after driving a bus all day or night! I try to explain that feeling to non-drivers but they would have to do the job to fully understand! Thanks for watching!!
Amen!
You said it. My break is when I get to drive the Freeway/Commuter routes. No drama.
I love how informative this video is. Makes me appreciate bus drivers even more! 👍🏽
NatJazz That’s awesome! Thanks so much for watching!!
His videos are very informative...🙂👍
@@BusDriverLife what time do you put your bus to bed
@@kaytlinadams9224 It depends on the day. Some days I get relieved so another driver puts the bus to bed. Other shifts I work..I’ll put the bus to bed around 10p
@@BusDriverLife maybe you can put a sign that says do not disturb the bus is sleeping
Great video. I'm a bus driver in Toledo, Ohio 20 yrs. I wish I could make this video mandatory for management to watch. It can be a highly stressful job. To be honest if I had to do it over I'd never would do so.
N Sans Yes this job is definitely stressful and you’ve been at it longer than me so I can only imagine!!
I have been studying for a month and I passed my pretrip nd driving test today and I will get my CDL tomorrow. Now I have to learn the routes and the fine points of driving a bus. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations!
You hit every nail right on the head! I’ve been driving for 4 years!
Daniel Luna Awesome!! Thanks for watching!!
Congratulations on hitting 100 subscribers Keywan...😁👍👏👏👏🎆🎇✨
DoubleDeckerAnton Thanks!!! I’m actually working on new videos now..that definitely gave me an extra push! 😎
Epic video as always Keywan. Hope you ok & you having a great weekend. 👍🏻🚌😀😊
Sarah's random videos I appreciate you watching!!
Love your sense of humor… I just got my CDL permit class A to drive trucks. Stumbled over your channel and it’s very informational with entertainment
"You sit in a chair all day"
My response would be: "True. And if it goes wrong, I possably stand up with 100 dead people behind me, if I'm lucky to survive"
Thanks Keywan for illustrating our profession. Change over usually takes company's car to relief another driver of theirs shift. Passenger loading especially senior citizens and less mobile passengers requires extra cares, whose cares about being late, just radio to operational center informed of passenger loading. You rather be safe being late than sorry of rushing catch up with the time.
Thanks 4 your videos I am an instructor for bus operators in Atlanta Georgia and I use your videos for realness during my classes
Wow! That is amazing! I appreciate that!
Aye im a bus operator in New Jersey I feel you brother i drive into New York and local lines bless bless brother 🙏🏿
I love how you cover everything. On point!
I have a nephew that drives a transit bus as well as a good friend driving a bus...I understand both sides of the system between drivers and passengers! I hate to hear that drivers are being mistreated, disrespected and in some instances, assaulted...that is sad! I do highly support public transit because it's what I depend on daily and you all as drivers are doing a great job.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your kind words!
Hey great video I'm also a city bus driver in Florida almost one year and it's a crazy job stressful but rewarding u see it all out there
alex reynolds Hey Alex!! Thanks for watching!! This job can definitely get crazy! Most people don’t realize it!
The more and more I watch your videos we have the same things in the Uk like time table,toilet breaks,bus pass is the best one that just winds me up, accidents ,telling people straight talk and that's probably the 50th person that's ask a question etc.
Passengers don't realise that I picked you from A and got you B in one piece.
Keep the videos rolling. 👍
kaa29 Yes it seems that we really deal with the same stuff overall. I watch Double Decker Anton and others from the U.K. I can relate 100% to what they talk about. Bus Drivers are united globally and I think that is cool!! Thank you for watching!
Straight up righteous truth!!! OCTA here, 16yrs, Keep lifting us up brother, keep lifting us up...
Thank you!!
I have subscribed as I really enjoy your content! Great video!
353Metrobus - Bus Videos Thank you so much!!
Valley Metro just installed cab barriers for the drivers after COVID . I am so glad that they did that. A lot of people don’t know how draaaaaaaaining driving is. Even your own car! These videos really open us passengers up to the driver’s side of things.
Yes!! Thank you for watching!!
My favorite passenger questions and comments sitting at your layover when the schedules right in front of them.. knock knock... what time do you leave? Can I get a courtesy ride?? do you know this address ? You are late!!!
Frankie Fivefingers Yes!! I hear those like every day! Everyone has a phone in their hands but nobody wants to use it to get info...and the knock knock during my layover..so annoying! Lol.
Frankie Fivefingers rite I been driving for 1year and half
Hey the most common ones..are when your bus stop is in front a 7/11 store...with a soda in hand..asking ...CAN YOU GIVE ME A COURTESY RIDE.....🤪🤪🤪🤬🤬🤬🤬
Videos are super pure and I mess with congrats on 101 subs💯
I appreciate that!!!
Fantastic video mate, keep up the good work
The Durham Bus Driver Thank you! I appreciate that!
HA 😂 I LOVE IT!!! Bask in the ambience of quietness. Man you ain’t nevvah liiiiiieeeeddd!!!
Gotta do it!! 😃
This is definitely great content. I’ve been thinking about becoming a city bus operator, it definitely in my ABC plan of things I wanna do when I turn 21. I’m currently 18 and my occupations keep changing 😂😂😂. But thanks though for the video!
Aerion Broadus Thanks for watching!!
We call it a swing on/off @MBTA. Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority
Thank you for sharing this I appreciate what you guys do
Michelle Tomaino You’re very welcome! Thanks for the appreciation!!
Love this video the struggle with trying to keep the schedule is real and hardly no break time
Chantrell Smith Thanks!! And yes it’s definitely a struggle! Most of these schedules are so unrealistic.
Keep doing videos they are great
Chantrell Smith I appreciate that!
I used to think driving a bus was easy til I started doing it...If you think driving is easy think of the longest road trip you took and realise we do it day in and out...# talk about unappreciated ppl... thanx for the video
5065ca You are absolutely correct!! 8-10 hour days!! Thanks so much for watching!
I so enjoyed your presentation on bus uprising. Several years ago I lived in Colorado and operated 30 and 40. Foot Gillig Phantom buses at Stapleton International Airport. I started out never driving anything bigger than the Pinto but quickly became a driving trainer. I got my golden job working driving what was called lot four which is the aircraft operational area. I drove where No Cars Go, it's where the baggage tugs. The fueling trucks the lav trucks etc. It's all the places people aren't allowed to go. I drove 5 on 2 off. I always felt safe thete but there was a couple of close calls, one with a 757 that came out of the blind-spot that was behind the Continental hanger. But other than that, it was a wonderful job, and like all jobs It was one guy. He always had the messed up part rotation. I'd go back to it in a minute. Except later down Stapleton International and built Denver International halfway to Kansas. Meanwhile I am in. Los Angeles trying to figure out what to do with my life.
I'm a Bus Operator in DC....I gotta have a drink when I get home...
Where I live they have a whole announcement reminding people to have their fare ready when boarding the bus.
Passengers sitting in during a layover may be waiting as the route becomes another route (in some cities), the bus is at a layover between its terminus points, or they missed their stop and have to go all the route to the final destination then come back, or maybe a enthusiastic person who never tried the route before.
We take cars for the changeovers or a bus if no cars are available. So true ,this is a very tiring job and at the end of the shift you just don't want to go anywhere or near people.
Cool video. 😎
I see you follow the same path as I do whenever I layover at Watt/I-80 or as I call it Waity, walk through the bushes to get to the Starbucks.
They changed that Starbucks to a takeout only and they don't have public restrooms but the manager Miraha tells me she will let us drivers and first responders use it.
Yup! Thanks for the restroom info
@@BusDriverLife
Sure, no problem.
I have block 2306 M-W
Hi Bus Driver Life! I've made it to the next step in the recruitment process for being a bus driver and I've been watching many bus driver videos to get some different perspectives. In Australia, our public buses are much better equipped with metal cages/shields for safety as standard, so there's a plus.
I'm feeling a bit intimidated being a woman in this industry, but due to COVID-19 and the area I live, my career paths are much more limited. I don't mind working in a male dominated industry. I've done it before and prefer it, as men are generally no-nonsense. I just gotta do everything in my power to keep safe out there on the road.
It seems to be decent pay and better than working fast food and retail, which basically have the worst of society coming in there as well. I've had drinks thrown on me, sauce and pickles thrown, cleaning vomit, pee and diarrhoea off the floor, grown men drunk fighting in the middle of a restaurant with blood splattering everywhere, dealing with incompetent management and head office constantly, rude and entitled customers who think they know more than you... etc etc.
I think this is a better fit for me, as I'm very good at dealing with situations on my own and I'm very self-reliant. I've done management before. I like the idea of no boss breathing down my neck like at retail or office jobs, and you can be more firm with customers in a role like this under the guise of "safety".
I like helping people a lot, so making sure those old folks are safe would make me happy. I enjoy driving, I hate being bored and I love being out and not in one place all the time. It's nice to see what's new and what's happening in the city, and getting paid to do it. Thank you for your honesty! 😊
I start training next week. Im a woman, 54 and I've already been in a Male dominated job for the past 17 years being a window cleaner. I don't know why I choose male dominated careers i guess i just don't like conventional work lol
Congratulations you two.
nice look at your work man!
In Austin Texas driving a bus when you got to the end of the line and you have a layover if there are people are still on the bus we could not tell them to exit the bus.
Good video man.. I just applied for my local transit agency.. Cool videos man keep it up
Yo I’m new and I’m already loving the video
jerry Sweaty I appreciate that!!
10years driving in so cal… it’s crazy here the k12 and fentanyl has hit hard i drive through a little zombie land at 4am.. i used to be extra board but i took a full run this time ..
I can’t stand when im on my break outside tryna get fresh air .. “when are you gona leave”
Me:when the bus turns on
Thumbnail caught my attention. I love the old RTS style buses. We used to have almost 60, but they’re unfortunately being replaced by low floor Gilligs. I miss the sweet sound of the Detroit 50 series engines.
Nice video!
Oh man I wish I could ride on one of the remaining RTS buses!!
A bus driver got shot in Chicago 😲on 9/4/21 so sad, bus drivers serve the community please be safe🙏
I’m not going to lie here the RTS got my eyes I love RTS’S flexible’s phantom’s neoplan’s any city buses from the 80’s
Yes!!! The 80’s buses are my favorites!!! I love the RTS in my thumbnail...it’s from my hometown in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
@@BusDriverLife where I live they had RTS’S but they came from a different city with in Pennsylvania they where Williamsport Pennsylvania’s 1980’s we got them in the late 80’s in to the 90’s I remember my brother telling me he used to take one to school because the bus passed his school at the time I don’t know where they went after we where but in 2015 we got a 1994 TMC RTS from the same place I actually still have the pictures I took of that bus when it went back to it home town they sold it
@@georgekostician3229 I remember riding the RTS buses when I was younger.
One day, I just stopped seeing them and then it hit me, they retired. :(
Ah i see you driving a gillig bus. I drove them up in albany ny. I like the hybrid ones lol.
Do kids in the US ever throw stones at buses happens regularly here in Ireland? Also are buses there busy as I always thought public transport was limited in the US as everywhere is very car centric.
Stephen Hyland Yes they do!! Windows have been shattered quite a few times. 😢
Stephen Hyland And to answer your 2nd question..buses are very busy in the US in most medium to large cities. You are correct though..very car centric but still lots of people that use public transit.
Interesting seems a lot of the same problems that we have here in Ireland are the same as you have in the US
Stephen Hyland Yup! It’s interesting how many issues with transit are universal!
@@BusDriverLife its interesting to here a differnt perspective
Diggin the music🎶💕Sir.
eTeRnAl bLiSs Thanks! I definitely try to include some cool music that listen to! 😎
One time I have a driver who said they didn't know where for me to get off when I asked. But that's fine because I get it It's really hard to remember where the stops are. So yeah.
Hello there you’ve got an amazing channel new subscriber here!!
Will’s MM2 UNWILD Vlogs Channel I appreciate that! I’ll check your channel out as well!
Me as a bus operator...I have passengers when they come to the bus IN SERVICE WITH THE DESTINATION ON DISPLAY...you know...where this bus is going....and asking....BUS DRIVER WHERE YOU GOING...?....duuuhhh can you read the destination sign...
Some passengers get mad at me when I want the Greyhound bus to myself before I started boarding the passengers and collecting the tickets.
Hey if you want you should speak of the joys of spareboard.
Yeah transit system is so nice
Nice video keep it up I love your video Keywan bro also it was nice to see A day of life of a Bus Driver in USA nice video keep it up Keywan bro and don't give up
Tawheed Rahman 232 Gal 205 Sln Thanks!! I’m actually filming a new one today!!
@@BusDriverLife Oh cool I can't wait bro
Fellow Bus Driver in the City of Tracy who grew up in South Sac and took RT. Are you still with RT?
I just road a 2021 gillig low floor and it was fun it drives pretty good I love it I had so much fun what do think of the new BRT gillig buses you driven so far?
I actually like it. Smoother ride than our 2015’s. Small steering wheel so it’s easier to maneuver.
Nice midday shift Keywan...!!! 😀🕛👍
DoubleDeckerAnton Thanks Anton!
I wish I had a 10 min layover. I only get 2-5 minutes if I get to my layover on time....
It’s the same way for me sometimes as well. 10 minutes is a treat!
we are late bc...
wheelchairs
language barrier
ppl asking questions we try to answer
ppl not having their fare ready
traffic (schools zone/9am traffice
12pm lunch traffic, 2:30-500 rush hour)
detective traffic light
disruptive passenger
accident (bus involved)
accident (rubber neckers)
mechanical defect
weather
illness
restroom stop (we're not robots)
unexpected detours
heavy passenger load
Bless you all
Thank you!
Thank you for what you do my friend, I am a Fellow Bus driver For a School bus company in my Area, and I wanted you to know Some i have it hard & Some days it's really really Smooth, I drive a 37 passenger School with Disabled kids, I tell you my friend we are Life Savers for our public where it Counts ♥ Stay Safe and Strong my My Bruh. From your Sister..! 😁❤🇺🇸🌈✝️🦋👍🏽
Hey I appreciate that!! I’m glad to be apart of this community with people like you!!
My man...your a nice dude. But that is your spaceship. That's the way I was taught. Ain't no body staying on while I'm on my break! Lights off and route set OOS. Yet there's always that one dum dum that sees this and still tries to knock on the door or window. Stay healthy man. We lost enough of our transit brothers n sister to this horrible virus.
Wow... you have to take a train??!! We actually have relief vehicles we use.
We have them too..but they also have some runs that use the train because so many relief points are at light rail stations. I’d personally prefer always using a car though.
Did you consider driving a streetcar or light rail instead of a transit bus? Or have you like tried to see what it's like?
I used to be an operator in PA....Do you ever get tired of sitting? I had to quit because of the constant sitting and stress.
Matthew Sitting all day is rough...I get out of my seat as much as possible.
You're so cool dude.
Is there’s New Flyers or Prevost or Gillig buses as well because I only see you ride the Orion 7 NexGen buses.
Dude my company is going on strike hahhaa😂😂😂😂 wooo!!!
Happy holidays 👋,
I was told a good first step is to get a commercial driver's handbook & study it. However as I'm looking at it, it mentions other driver license classes .. my question is is it necessary to know all the information in this handbook to become a Transit city bus driver.
Why when EATING, do they ask questions? And if I am at a transit (transfer) center with a CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON, why can’t they ask a them with a computer
Do you have to clean the bus at the end of your shift including if someone urinated?
Does your transit company have maintenance log books where you inspect the bus before pulling out? Each reliver also signs letting maintenance crew needs repairs or not
Yes we do!
My uncle is a bus driver in Detroit Michigan so Ik
Nice RTS slant back on the thumbnail
Thanks! One of my favorite buses from my hometown!
There are different reasons. What if you want to leave the bus for a piss. You can’t leave people on that bus. Can you?
I like how the train have stairs ,🤣🤣 what they do if ♿ trying to get in?.
They have ramps at every station
I remember trying to get a girl pregnant on a bus, but she got off before I could finish. This video reminds me of her.
(1) Hey BDL if your assaulted and you defend yourself do you get arrested????
(2) Does the bus driver get written up????
(3) What happens if your driving the bus and get into a car accident and the person asked for your insurance????
Great Questions!! I’m gonna answer in a video or two coming soon!!
Usually were not supposed to use our phones while on the bus at all. Supposed to be completely off the bus when using the phone. Did you get permission to use your phone on the bus since your vlogging?
Those are not the rules where I drive. Our phones are to be shut down and stowed at all times while in service. We are allowed to use our phones on or off the bus during breaks/recovery time. If there is ever any footage of me while driving..someone else would be filming from outside of the drivers area. Also questions like this calling me out publicly are always kind of interesting.
@@BusDriverLife Thank you My humble brother and King of Kings for your speedy response. I appreciate it so much. Actually to be honest, this was so unexpected. But to say this is to say I wasn't trying to call you out publicly. To be honest. I'm just starting this on My career as we speak Myself. I thought about doing this exact same thing that you are doing. It came as an idea ,but then we are told rule of thumb we are not allowed to have our phones period. Only basically during any breaks but it must be of the bus. Not on at all or vibrate. If we are caught utilizing our phones on the bus at all its a done deal. I admire what you are doing and your doing a great job from what I see. I have kids so yes you are correct though, they are stowed away at all times while driving. Being I have kids though I will check off.the bus at break time if any missed important calls. Again appreciate the heads head and have a great weekend. Enjoy your evening King!
BTW appreciate the person filming for you and helping you out!!! 😃
so you can park on red curbs?
You have to take a train, No relieve cars?
I'm a bus driver myself, I know how that is.
Cool..thanks for watching!!
Same struggle here in Honolulu brother
Do you ride public transportation for free since you’re employed with them?
Yes!
I think I've now watched about 9 videos from your channel, never educational information. I've ridden many metro buses, but I've always had my fair, headphone and I find my seat & stay out of the way. I have seen the full grown adult problem children though. What's the kindness thing a rider can do for a bus driver? I want to charge up my karma points.
I know every transit company is different, but what is overtime like for you? Is it usually voluntary or is there some mandatory OT to deal with?
Scott Ziegler It’s all voluntary for us. It works out for the company though because all of the higher seniority drivers take most of the OT. They will just work every single day.
@@BusDriverLife Thanks! I have an interview on Friday driving in Lincoln, NE and that's a question I want to ask. Voluntary OT is good, mandatory OT not so good, at least for me!
Scott Ziegler Yeah I dislike mandatory OT..doesn’t seem fair and it interferes with your personal life.
@@BusDriverLife Well, I got offered that driving job. I'm going to think it over for the next hour, but more than likely I'm going to accept.
Scott Ziegler That’s awesome! No matter what you decide..it’s really cool that you got the job offer!
Please have your fare ready when boarding the bus.....
I'm a bus driver in Modesto. I'd like to chat with you if we can make that a possibility. I'm looking into other options.
I'm sorry.... I did my stent with MAX. I lasted 6 months before I quit and drove for Modesto City Schools.
facts
How long are you going to be a bus driver
I wish we could see the full trip
I wish I could show everything..at some point in the future if someone films a trip and allows me to use the footage I’ll definitely share.
@@BusDriverLife thanks that'd be cool. I've taken an interest in buses lately.
Awesome video I will become a city bus driver for detroit once I graduate high school.
Thanks bro..and good luck with everything!! It’s a good job to have!
@@BusDriverLife No problem and thanks again. I subscribed to your channel.
I just started with the city of Detroit!
@@tdevianc679 I'm still waiting for the training to start it start August 9th
Is the training program hard and do alot of people fail it
It can be challenging but if you dedicate most of your time those few weeks to training..you will pass. Sorry for the late response.
Because right now I want to see you
Man they have no idea how mentally exhausted we are
nik Renoface Right!!
yea people get upset. It is because people rely on the bus to get to work. If the bus comes 10 minutes early or doesn't stop or is late you can get fired! Many employers could care less if its the buses fault.
Yup..I totally understand why people get upset..I’m just trying to get those same people to understand why it happens. It’s normally NOT the bus drivers fault..so we do not deserve to be yelled at..disrespected..or assaulted because of it. I definitely appreciate you watching!
@Paul Smith it doesn't work like that. The bus already comes at inconvient times and doesnt alayas have another one and it sucks to have to wait 30 mins to an hour before and after work. You are asking people to guess or go an extra hour early every day wastes people's time. Normally people go on the bus for an hour for a route that would already only take 20 mins by car. 2 hours each way for a 20 minute drive is insane. Then the companies make you wait in a security line unpaid an extra hour for this next to minimum wage job.
@Paul Smith as somone who has ridden a bus for years to get to work and been blamed numerous times for being late at the fault of the bus I can tell you there have been times it came 10 minutes early
Also, how long are your layovers?
Matthew Really depends on the route and time of day..can be anywhere from 3 minutes to 20 minutes..but of course a busy trip can cut down or eliminate that layover. It’s so unpredictable out here.
Bus Driver Life thanks man. I’m debating on going back to diving but it’s a hard decision
give us tips about how you drive a bus
Gheorghe Inab That’s a great idea. I’ll add that to my list of upcoming videos!
@@BusDriverLife thanx man i watching you from Romania
Gheorghe Inab That’s awesome!
Do you guys have owl services
Not yet..they have talked about it but in Sacramento I can only think of a couple routes that would benefit from that.
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