Day In The Life Of A City Bus Driver
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- Keywan is a city bus driver in the Sacramento, California area.
He will take you throughout his day as he starts his afternoon shift on a bus.
You will even see him do a temperature check out in the field due to the global health crisis.
Take an inside look at an essential worker in the public transportation field.
Bus drivers are often forgotten about when discussing ESSENTIAL/FRONT-LINE WORKERS.
Please remember all of the hard working transit workers..especially during these turbulent times.
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You seem to be super happy with you job good for you man! And those lil “he ain’t lying” clips funny lol
And yet.... NOT A WORD about us drivers. Worked all the way through it. We did it, brother.
I love watching your videos. I have recently graduated in becoming a fellow Metro Transit City bus driver. I'm on my own now...(bites nails) 😂😂😂 It's not bad...I want to drink water but I don't get much time to go to the restroom l...gotta keep your time..,it does get frustrating at times.
I’m glad you are enjoying the videos!! Also congratulations!!
Well done, please keep
up with more clips. As bus driver from Australia 🇦🇺, our occupation is not easy. There's a lots responsibility on our shoulders.
Thanks for watching!!!
Thank you so much! I would love to become a bus driver for one of my favorite cities and transit systems. It's always great to hear another bus drivers perspective on how the day typically goes.
Thanks for your important work, your amazing open style and your kindness. You're a role model!
I really appreciate that!!!
@@BusDriverLife You are more than welcome. I packed a special batman package with a bit of antiques, too for you. To say thank you for your service.
Sadly that was months ago (-; and the PO box you gave when you started the channel is no longer active, the package got returned:-(
@@PascalGienger I think I moved around that time. I’ll be setting a new one up shortly! I appreciate you sending me something though..that’s really cool!!
@@BusDriverLife Yeah I had some older US made batman stuff for you
Need that hat man you need merch
I need to get more hats made!!
@@BusDriverLife Dude I love ur transit bus videos ur my favourite bus operator youtuber
I started driving city buses in Phoenix in 1999,we've been using the rear door for boarding and de boarding the bus in a week we're going to start using the front door again. I like driving a bus to me is like a moving office. Our # 1 operator retired last month after 41 years of service driving a bus, the current # 1 in seniority has been with us 40 years so my 22 years is nothing compared to them. Greetings to all bus drivers worldwide keep up the good work!!!!. I'm getting close to my 2 millions miles and the wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round.........
I want people to also think about school bus monitors who keep kids safe, and help the bus drivers concentrate on doing their jobs, driving their routes, and reducing their stress as much as possible so that kids can focus on their learning, and so that families can stay together.
Im glad that you have a passenger limit. My transit authority doesnt have one. Makes me nervous during a pandemic. One time I had 70 people on a 60 footer. Not a lot of room to spread out.
Stay safe out there.
That’s crazy!! Stay as safe as possible!! We are definitely facing some challenges right now in this industry. Nobody on the corporate side would want to be on a bus that full..but they are willing to throw the drivers out there...
A lot of people. Must’ve been a busy route.
Maybe a low floor 60' footer, most high floor 40' footers before ADA became law were 53 passenger coaches, when ADA required wheelchair lifts they were 44 passengers, now with ADA low floor it's 38 passengers seated that's a loss of 15 seats on a standard 40 foot coach.
Great video. I was a transit operator for 24 years. I've been retired now for going on 17 years. I enjoyed my job also. Like you said there is a lot of stress in it but rewarding at the same time. Good luck to you:))
Hey thanks for watching and I hope you’re enjoying your retirement!!
@@BusDriverLife I just came across your channel. I am enjoying watching and can relate to everything you say. Thanks for your humor also:))
I love watching your videos, you always show your bus and I love busses and pls continue to make bus videos
Thank you!! More bus videos on the way!
@@BusDriverLife ok thank you!!!!! 😁
I wish everyday citizens knew what all goes into being a bus driver. If they did, they would give us more respect. Yes it's our job and we get paid...but public transit, especially over the road (I do Greyhound) is a whole different animal. Eventually I actually want to switch over to city transit to do something different.
Nice video keep it up I love your video Keywan bro also in London we are taking 14 people on single decker Buses and for double decker Buses we taking 30 people on the buses also it was nice to see a day of life of a Bus Driver in the USA this was the best video you did nice video keep it up Keywan bro and don't give up
I want to make vlogs when i start driving too.. I just applied for my local transit agency.. Good videos man keep making them
Great video Keywan lovely to see a different part of your working day.
Stay safe and thanks for doing all of this over the last 390 days! 🦾✊🏾
Thanks so much for being around for 390 days!
Love my home town Sacramento but our public transportation sucks. I say that because in middle school which was over 12 years ago it was chaotic . RT buses were assigned for our “school buses”. Kids would be throwing water bottles, yelling, etc but it’s cool to see what it’s like working with RT
learned lots from your videos and love your sense of humor
thank you sir
Thanks for watching!!
i love fizzy water
9:18
That traffic light at Greenback and Sunrise is a real pain.
If you're a outbound 23 or 1 line, there's times where I have to go through 2 light cycles to get all the way through it.
Yes! I hate it!
Good video! What a shift. If anything I would prefer early mornings, late evenings, etc. I think relieving a driver is one of the best things ever as well. Also, could you tell us about you all uniform. I see it’s very different from some transit agencies. I know some offer jackets, sweaters, shoes, scarfs, etc. I think that’s so neat and professional.
Thank you for your videos I love gillig buses those are my favorite bus
Nooooooooooo!!!!!! Don’t forget da phone! 😂🙀 Hey just know you’re appreciated!
You the man brother! I'm in the works towards getting my license. Truly inspiring to watch. Thanks you Good sir!
Thanks for watching!!
Don't waste your time of life by work for getting a Driver license for become a Bus driver. Trust me, when you young, you're hyped on this job. But wehn you getting a bit more Matured, you have to realize what a slave and Pain in the ass job that is.. Trust me, it is not woth it at all!
Don't listen to the negative comments. I've been driving for 5 years. My only regret is I didn't start when I turned 21. 50 now and I've had way harder jobs. Not gonna lie there are times I just wanted to throw in the towel and quit. But when you drive in the snow in a electric bus where the it popped into neutral and no chains (one side engaged) down a 7 percent grade on ice and snow I can handle anything this job throws at you. Talk about a butt clencher.
We do not get the love and respect we deserve. I honestly try to help my community but you have 2% unfortunate people who try to ruin my day. My biggest complaint is passengers not having pass or money ready and lying about not having fare granted the fare doesn't come out of my paycheck. This especially happens when driving our rapid routes.
Overall best job I've ever had and plan on retiring from this job provided my health stays good.
One last thing, getting your class B CDL will open doors for other jobs if transit driving doesn't work you.
@@RenoBusdriver What else is there besides gargabe collector?
Also congratulations on 713 subscribers well done I am very proud of you and your hard work well done
Tawheed Rahman 232 Gal 205 Sln Thanks!! The growth has been very slow but I appreciate everyone for taking the time out to watch my videos!
@@BusDriverLife Your welcome and don't worry and let's hope the growth go faster because your video is really good quality
Omg this guy is amazing keep up they great work you are doing a lot of good in your community! Stay safe during these bad times!
Thanks so much!!
Bus Driver Life no problem! I just subscribed too! 😁
This is awesome I'm a driver from a town just north of Toronto Canada, new subscriber!
That’s cool!! Thanks for subscribing!!
I've been watching some of your videos tonight. Thumbs up. I am still laughing about key his car - bend his bus pass. I will laugh in my head about that next time I get on a bus as well. Stay safe.
Thanks for watching!!! You stay safe as well!
What's Up Keywan! I wish I had discovered your TH-cam channel sooner! It's nice to see how drivers in other cities do there thing! All my bus company provided during the pandemic was latex gloves, hand sanitizer and masks. There was no passenger limit. If you had 50 people on the bus, you just had 50 people on the bus. 6 of our drivers tested positive for COVID but thank God they all recovered and the cases were mild. Keep safe on these streets and I look forward to more content!
Hey! I appreciate you watching and I’m glad you found the channel! I’m glad those 6 drivers are doing well!! You stay safe as too out there!
Another great video keywan. 🙏🏽
Thanks!!
Bus Driver Life also been meaning to ask you when you first started working for the transit company you work for now did they first gave you night shifts?
My sister lives in Roseville. I ironically live in the Albany NY, The capital of New York State.
Love your videos and the information you put out, was thinking of leaving my railroad job for bus driving.
Lmao!! At 6:50 You didn't notice the guy laying down by the restroom??? Anyways good video!
Lol...I noticed once I was editing and I laughed..you know we are so used to seeing that stuff...it just blends in now. Lol
@@BusDriverLife LOL definitely
LMAOO THE FACE AT THE INTRO-
I love the guy who said he ain’t lying
Very interesting video, i was a bus driver for ten years
Another entertaining video, I am enjoying this series. Would you ever drive trains? Yo is that a dead body at 6:49 ???
Hi, I’m your new subscriber, I’m from Sydney, Australia and I passion with Buses!
Awesome!
Ex-Bus driver here
Awesome!!
Lol. I love how you said that, "not say the other driver is dirty or nasty". The truth is the matter is, sometimes they are. Not to mention those long drives without a restroom break, they may pee themselves a little
Good video.
Hey Love the videos,
Can you make a video or share anything bout the interview process of becoming a bus driver
Yes I can do that! Thanks for watching!!
Proof that the driver area needs to be sepearte and secure from the rear with its own AC.
Nice video my bro 😎
Thanks!!!
We only have the new flyers, el dorado, and 45ft fish bowl
The pandemic really has changed everything. In May 2020, Montréal now has a whole 45 minute detour going around in a big circle heading South to Gare Centrale (which is in downtown Montréal), and yeah. The cars have been reduced because the ridership is low ever since pandemic hit.
My uncle’s a driver in LA county. He enjoyed the video!
That’s cool!! Thanks!! I’m glad he enjoyed it!
I’ve got three job offers starting from $17.00 to $46.00. I’m leaning towards the middle offer of bus driver training!
Im about to be a bus driver soon. They will train me. Wish me luck bro im your 730th sub your channel has some amazing algorithms for the size. All i.typed was " being a bus driver "
Hey!! Thanks so much and that’s awesome that you were able to find my small channel! I wish you the best on your journey!! It’s a great but challenging job! You’ll be great!
@@BusDriverLife thanks for the positive vibes broski my interview in 1 day now.
California is so beautiful
You’re the best!
Thanks!! So are you!!
@@BusDriverLife you’re welcome!!! Thanks a million!
Damn right we’re keeping the world in service
great
Thank you for all you do
When I thank a driver or say good morning out here in Charlotte NC about 95% of them say nothing or turn their head🙄😠😑
Your phone is your camera yet you still manage to record in 4k and get quality shots. Love the channel my dude, keep it up!
Thank you!!
I’m surprised your company lets you use your phone to record while your driving. We get a 5 day suspension if they see our phone or we look like we have our phone out while the bus is moving
Once pandemic over and our boarders open up, I like to come over there and hope you can shows me a life of bus driver in California, it's a cultural experience.
Cool video, thank you for your service. How do you vlog, do you have a tripod/selfie stick?
I Use to live in Yuba city, Recently I went to Yuba in september
Transit Operator my friend. Nice hat.
Thanks!!
“Please stand by” #Decisions lol
I can't believe i'm just seeing this video! When i relieve a driver, i do a walk around, checking for leaks, the tires, bike rack, windows and doors. I also wipe down my area. When passengers exit the bus, i spray the entire bus. When i get back to the yard, i do a post-trip inspection. I do another walk around, checking for leaks, leaning, doors, windows, etc. i examine the interior, and do a break check. Now i have a paper version of the check list that i keep in my clipboard, if anything happens during the route, i can notate it on the paper version checklist, so when i get back to the yard, i can enter it into the clever so that there is a digital version, as well as a paper version...
I used to drive a city bus couldn’t do it no more
Man! Those (cleaners) NEED to do their jobs and CLEAN those busses homie for you! WOW!!
I was loooking if any transit companies were hiring and I found one in Burlington Canada they need literally more bus operators so I’m gonna apply once I’m 21
When I take my breaks I like to stretch or do push ups
Christopher Good idea! I try to walk or jog..I’m trying to lose weight and get healthy. It’s a process!!
I do stretches ,calves raises and squats
@@BusDriverLife I recently lost 20 lbs, made sure I got about 1500-1700 calories a day, if weight isn't coming off enough cut the calories a lil more
5065ca That’s pretty much my plan too! Congrats on the 20lbs!! Definitely gonna cut the calories and carbs and workout!
Every rep and step counts; specially for us that drive around 9h a day. I sometimes even jump rope on short breaks 🥊😂
just subbed i love this bro from a pro athlete and bus driver keep it up also you should talk about health we are having to many drivers not taking care of them selves not realizing this job decays our bodys and to avoid that we need to find something to do thats fun but has a work out in it no one like paintball like me but its got me in great shape at 48 years old also do you have a i.g me and my wife dont have facebook to childish for us with the job we have
Thanks bro!! And yes I’m currently on a weight loss journey so I’m thinking about taking everyone along with me and encourage other drivers to take our health seriously! A lot of non bus drivers don’t understand how easy it is to gain weight in this profession! I will definitely deal with the health aspects in the near future! Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!
@@BusDriverLife yeah bro i play pro paintball and it made me realize that we bus drivers can use all kind of weight loss remedies but we must workout along with it I hate the gym but I found paintball years ago and went pro ever since and I've lost a lot of weight because of all the running ducking diving it's crazy so I tell people if they don't like the gym find something they like to do that consists of tremendous exercise something they look forward to and the results will be great in the end
@@didithurtpaintball That’s great advice!!! I will keep that in mind! Gyms just opened back up in California so I’m back at it..but I’ll definitely find a fun activity that’s also a good workout to participate in!
@@BusDriverLife me and wifey drive in the bay area oakland Alameda county
Last time I rode public transit bus was summer of 1982! Been a long haul trucker for last 28 years. Have public busses adopted mobile payments like Google wallet directly or does customer have to run transaction via some bus transit app?
When I was a kid 50 cents on Seattle Metro could take me from north Seattle to down town. Bet cost are higher now 😆.
it’s nice they hire people that wouldn’t get hired at a private company
I start my training in 2 weeks and came across your videos and there’s more to this then I thought….. do buses have turn to turn signal (gps) or is it by paper??
Our company doesn’t/hasn’t yet done temp checks
Hey Keywan,
Question:
When you set your steering wheel, do you ride with it down (facing your chest), flat (facing the ceiling), or overflat (facing the ceiling at an angle)? Lots of folk we know ride with it flat or overflat. Just was curious.
I can’t drive with it flat..too uncomfortable for me but I know a lot of people that do it. I like my steering wheel at an angle towards my chest.
Your bus has more settings for the driver than the CTA buses.
Does the company give you time to inspect the bus when you make relief?
Interesting, you guys have the same color scheme as Trimet out of Portland, Or. Blue & white & yellow
How come on a school bus you would use your hands to control the signals but on transit buses you use your feet? And is that for all transit systems?
How do you have time to go to the bathroom as a bus driver?
How hard is it when really want to go to restroom? When you're still driving?
I like to do stuff that involves my phone lol
Like watch your TH-cam videos
What route were you driving that day?
Is your downtown employee parking lot free for employees? Do you ever arrive at your job only to find all spots are filled?
Aye Keywan.... do you sit Above or Below the steering wheel? I like to be above, I have to see above the bumper.... If you know, you know...
I’m right in between. I can’t sit too high because I’m already tall but I definitely can’t sit low..that’s just uncomfortable!
So I was thinking of becoming a city bus driver and am currently studying at TCU/IAM at the San Jose jobcorp but was wondering r u with the VTA bus system and if I may ask a few questions about bus driving
Hey! No I’m not with VTA.. I’m in Sacramento.
@@BusDriverLife ok is the bus system in Sacramento good?
Do you have to go to uni to be bus driver?
Hey can u maybe try to put a little bit of you driving thanks
What’s the BOSS exam?
How many hours you drive everyday bro
Sometimes the bus drivers don’t get to the bus stop at all because their bus is broken down or they simply ran out of go go gas and at my town they’ve got a deal with a wrecker to drive over to the bus put it on the fork and haul it off to be repaired or something. Does The transit company have that in your town?
Yes we have similar situations like that
hows your benefits? health insurance covers the whole family with minimal cost?
14 is your limit WOW WHERE DO YOU. WORK???!!
How does the company feel about your vlogs?
They have a social media policy so I make sure that I abide by that. I don’t mention the company name and all opinions are my own and not theirs so it’s all good!
What’s the pay rate I got my interview tommorow
I hope everything goes well!! I don’t really discuss extremely specific things to the company on this channel...sorry about that!! They can and will give you all of that info though for sure!
Do you have any videos of you driving?
Currently I don’t..but if anyone ever films me and allows me to use their footage, I’ll definitely post it.
@@BusDriverLife cool man, I like your videos though. Right now I’m a school bus driver and I’m thinking about being a transit bus driver
@@ChrisG1104 That’s cool..I was a school bus driver for 8 years. I’m actually gonna do a few school bus videos showing what they deal with kids and parents.
@@BusDriverLife Yeah that’d be good. A lot of people don’t actually know what we deal with a lot of the times.
You got any other social media ?
Yes I'm of Instagram as well as FaceBook...Bus Driver Life
Hahahahaha. You’re funny. What does your district think of you making these videos?
I’m in accordance with the social media policy they have so I’m good. As long as it’s clear that everything is my personal opinion and not theirs.
@@BusDriverLife I did notice that you don’t mention management in your videos. Hahahahaha. Smart. I used to take videos WHILE DRIVING my bus back before there were rules against it.
@@PortlandsTransport it’s also easy to look up and know what the management or I should say the name of the bus system
We are one of the essentials groups of workers , and we still can’t get respect.
That’s so true!
When im older, i am planning on driving buses in New York City. Why did you choose to drive buses, do you think that i should drive buses?
Yes, im tryin to do the exact same
If you’re interested in driving a bus you should give it try! It’s not for everyone but it may be perfect for you!
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Are you a rapid transit driver?
With all the switches and buttons...why are they labeled with text and not symbols? Is this an American thing? Because in Europe i haven't seen a single bus that had text instead of symbols. I would expect this is because of ease of use, but i would prefer symbols...
Wow My Dad is a Bus driver In Memphis TN
Edit/Note: He Be Up in the Transit Center for 12 Min Or so