Hey their my bro!! So I have talked about you to my bus drivers here in Tacoma. I told them that i had subscribed to your channel and love every moment of it. I told them that I had given comments about how i love riding the bus and showing the drivers how much I appriciate riding the bus. I have always talked to my bus drivers and told them how much I appriciate them but you really inspired me to keep on. Every time I get on the bus to go to work i think of you man!! I brag to my bus drivers about you. They all think that that is cool. They were told about your channel and they wanted to know what your RUclips channel is and I told them bus driver life. They think that is awesome and they even said they would have to check it out. You have really inspired me to keep letting my bus drivers know how much I appriciate them. I even have gone further in calling pierce tranzit to let them know how awesome our bus drivers are. Even calling up the company and telling them that as well as telling the bus drivers this is so important and cruised. Thanks man for the inspiration. The things that I have heard you talk about I have talked about with the bus drivers and it is so funny how it is so on the same page. Even I had conversations about the dead head with the bus drivers and they say yep!! That is right. Oh and by the way I am a bus nut you probably knew that by now. ❤
Thank you Bus Driver Life. I like how you do your vlogs and mixed it up with some transit enthusiast to it. I can't wait to take a ride on your Gillig BRT Plus CNG to hear that voith transmission.
Bro a restroom for drivers is golden. We gotta rely on 7-11 or random establishment that will allow us to use their facilities. When I pick a run restroom plays a big part.
Cool video. Keep them coming. Be safe out there. Bye for now from New Jersey. I'm new to your channel. Btw, I was a bus driver for 33 years. God Blessings to you and your family.🇺🇸😊👍
Kewan, it was nice riding along with you tonight ... actually, couple of nights ago, I guess. Weather looked nice. I suspect since it was 82 degrees east of San Diego, you were probably pushing 90 already. May the A/C be working for you this summer. All the best.
Getting lots of those Gilligs at NICE Bus as well. Funny how you may be thousands of miles away but the trash on the seats & floor is exactly the same we get, lol. I see they also do interlining.
It's hard for bus drivers to get heathy food. We have to eat wherever we are and usually don't stop elsewhere on the line because it's an inconvenience for the passengers. Fast food makes me sick even when I was younger. Of course the bus company never considers this when designing layover loops. The drivers are the always the last concern. I started packing my lunch decades ago but I was in the minority at my station. Most drivers end up either not eating or buying unhealthy food in the field.
Basically its like this Gotta go get yourself a hot dog.. and a cheeeeeeeeeese burger.. and taaaaaaaaaaater chips.. and a caaaaaaaaaandy bar.. and a sodie pop...
One of my coworkers found a video of me getting/picking up my dinner that I pre ordered before work. We don’t work a normal 9 to 5 job with a designated break.
What would you call those Nachos? Bus Driver Nachos? I work at a baseball stadium (up in the press box), only staff & press can get access to the press box, our PA announcer created something called Press Box Nachos… I still have yet to try those, I’ll make sure to give a full review on the Press Box Nachos
0:17 If you're working your day off, does that mean you volunteered to do overtime or did you get drafted. In Septa, we get drafted or we can volunteer for overtime. I come to work everyday and my bosses love me because of it. 4:12 "This what bus driver break time looks like." Relatable.
I don't like the food at 7-11 anymore in Downtown Chicago because one of the store on Jackson and State, it be a homeless guy being around the coffee stuffs playing around it and too much activity on that block. After night time they close most of the 7-11s in the Downtown Chicago areas. Only places are open is Dunkin Donuts on Jackson and Dearborn and on Washington and Wabash. Most of the night time bus operators would stop there if my friend is in there because they like his fresh iced coffees.
Wow!! 7-11 is never supposed to close! We have issues at the 7-11’s as well In Sacramento but they still manage to stay open. Shoutout to you In Chicago though! Great city..you just gotta be careful there! Lol
Heard through the grapevine starting today the 87 will end it's southern most terminal at the Power Inn LRT. I need to confirm this because my next bid starting on 1-7-24 I bidded on block 2501 which is 7 runs of the 87 and finished off with a single outbound run of the 26 then pull in.I'm. If I didn't know any better, looks like you're pulling that block in this video.
Lol! So lucky that you have a layover time to get something to eat 👍🏼 I have to make a choice to eat what I brought, use facilities or smoke 🤷🏻♀️ugh!! 💯💯💯
What's a break? We have construction runs going right now, and the run I was doing had very little break times. 😡😡😡 The lollipop will probably be picked by a homeless person.
Drivers high in seniority get to choose what we call a bid. We get to choose what route or what block of time to work which varies from city to city. Everyone else goes on to extra board. Where I live those greater than the 70% have to block bid then the rest go on extra board. Extra board is where you get paid to sit around and wait for a paddle aka route to drive if needed. Otherwise you get paid to do nothing but is actually doing something meaning your waiting for something that may or may not happen. My first year I signed up for overtime on Super Bowl Sunday. A senior driver who requested the day off showed up for work. In which case threw me back on extra board, so I got paid time and half to watch the game. No complaints from me but it took me 6 months to get used to sitting around when every other job I had they found you work. The beauty of a union job.
You drive CNG’s or Diesel? Them Diesel’s are fast and them CNG have a slow takeoff. But they stop better then those diesel buses though. #JTABusDriver #Florida
Hey Keywan. I went and got a CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement and Air brakes. It has a manual transmission restriction. Im a 57 year old AA male. Do you think im too old to operate a city bus? I would really like your honest opinion. I only need to do it for 3 years. Im with a major transit company in a major city. I want to do it because i am tired of being stuck in an office all day. My family is like Boy you're crazy. I think its a great idea.
Just wondering but why aren't u a light rail operator rather than a bus operator? Is it cuz light rail positions are bidded on by high seniority operators? I only ask cuz it would seem better to do light rail cuz you don't deal with making turns while driving, other cars and most importantly, interacting with customers cuz ur enclosed in cabin on a light trail train. Just curious. Thanks.
Thank you for these bus driver vlogs Mr. Keywan. You are awesome dude.
Hey their my bro!! So I have talked about you to my bus drivers here in Tacoma. I told them that i had subscribed to your channel and love every moment of it. I told them that I had given comments about how i love riding the bus and showing the drivers how much I appriciate riding the bus. I have always talked to my bus drivers and told them how much I appriciate them but you really inspired me to keep on. Every time I get on the bus to go to work i think of you man!! I brag to my bus drivers about you. They all think that that is cool. They were told about your channel and they wanted to know what your RUclips channel is and I told them bus driver life. They think that is awesome and they even said they would have to check it out. You have really inspired me to keep letting my bus drivers know how much I appriciate them. I even have gone further in calling pierce tranzit to let them know how awesome our bus drivers are. Even calling up the company and telling them that as well as telling the bus drivers this is so important and cruised. Thanks man for the inspiration. The things that I have heard you talk about I have talked about with the bus drivers and it is so funny how it is so on the same page. Even I had conversations about the dead head with the bus drivers and they say yep!! That is right. Oh and by the way I am a bus nut you probably knew that by now. ❤
Just passed my cdl road test and became an official operator for Madison Wisconsin's Metro
Congratulations! Close to my hometown of Milwaukee!
Thanks for letting us come along! And nice video!
I bet that is a good feeling pulling into the station at the end of the day. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Bus Driver Life. I like how you do your vlogs and mixed it up with some transit enthusiast to it. I can't wait to take a ride on your Gillig BRT Plus CNG to hear that voith transmission.
Bro a restroom for drivers is golden. We gotta rely on 7-11 or random establishment that will allow us to use their facilities. When I pick a run restroom plays a big part.
Cool video. Keep them coming. Be safe out there. Bye for now from New Jersey. I'm new to your channel. Btw, I was a bus driver for 33 years. God Blessings to you and your family.🇺🇸😊👍
Welcome and blessings to you as well!!
@@BusDriverLife Thank you.
I started Bus driving since one month in Austria
Kewan, it was nice riding along with you tonight ... actually, couple of nights ago, I guess. Weather looked nice. I suspect since it was 82 degrees east of San Diego, you were probably pushing 90 already. May the A/C be working for you this summer. All the best.
YOU MAKE GREAT CONTENT! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! AND BE SAFE OUT THERE OPERATOR !
Man not the Nachos…..stomach gonna be bubbling….😂😂😢
🤣🤣
I’m surprised to see the machine to purchase a ticket isn’t vandalized 😮
Ours are always inoperable due to vandalism 💯💯💯
Albuquerque, NM
Unfortunately we get quite a few that are vandalized too as well as bus shelters.. it’s ridiculous.
I love this channel... I'm pulling out on the 54d in Pittsburgh Pa this morning...
Thank you and have a safe day!!
Getting lots of those Gilligs at NICE Bus as well. Funny how you may be thousands of miles away but the trash on the seats & floor is exactly the same we get, lol. I see they also do interlining.
I like Mr routes nice little change up
I go by the roads on 65th all the time! Im fairly aware of this road and its nice to see you here! Never saw you irl but still cool!
Hey Keywan tell your passengers not to eat on the bus!! do I need to tap on the sign?! *+simpsons reference lol**
It's hard for bus drivers to get heathy food. We have to eat wherever we are and usually don't stop elsewhere on the line because it's an inconvenience for the passengers. Fast food makes me sick even when I was younger. Of course the bus company never considers this when designing layover loops. The drivers are the always the last concern. I started packing my lunch decades ago but I was in the minority at my station. Most drivers end up either not eating or buying unhealthy food in the field.
Lately I just wait until I get home to eat..I really got the nachos for the video! Lol. You are absolutely correct though!!
Basically its like this
Gotta go get yourself a hot dog.. and a cheeeeeeeeeese burger.. and taaaaaaaaaaater chips.. and a caaaaaaaaaandy bar.. and a sodie pop...
Over here in Jersey, I normally hit the wawa (a local convenience store) and get a salad and maybe a soup if there's time. Stay safe out there.
One of my coworkers found a video of me getting/picking up my dinner that I pre ordered before work. We don’t work a normal 9 to 5 job with a designated break.
That's why i eat at home 👍
What would you call those Nachos? Bus Driver Nachos? I work at a baseball stadium (up in the press box), only staff & press can get access to the press box, our PA announcer created something called Press Box Nachos… I still have yet to try those, I’ll make sure to give a full review on the Press Box Nachos
AS A COMMERTIAL DRIVER YOU HAVE DUE DILIGIENCE TO CHECK ON THE BROKE DOWN MINIVAN AT 0:42
0:17 If you're working your day off, does that mean you volunteered to do overtime or did you get drafted. In Septa, we get drafted or we can volunteer for overtime. I come to work everyday and my bosses love me because of it.
4:12 "This what bus driver break time looks like." Relatable.
I don't like the food at 7-11 anymore in Downtown Chicago because one of the store on Jackson and State, it be a homeless guy being around the coffee stuffs playing around it and too much activity on that block. After night time they close most of the 7-11s in the Downtown Chicago areas. Only places are open is Dunkin Donuts on Jackson and Dearborn and on Washington and Wabash. Most of the night time bus operators would stop there if my friend is in there because they like his fresh iced coffees.
Wow!! 7-11 is never supposed to close! We have issues at the 7-11’s as well In Sacramento but they still manage to stay open. Shoutout to you In Chicago though! Great city..you just gotta be careful there! Lol
Heard through the grapevine starting today the 87 will end it's southern most terminal at the Power Inn LRT.
I need to confirm this because my next bid starting on 1-7-24 I bidded on block 2501 which is 7 runs of the 87 and finished off with a single outbound run of the 26 then pull in.I'm.
If I didn't know any better, looks like you're pulling that block in this video.
Keep up the great work Keywan :)
Thank you!
@@BusDriverLife NP 👍🏻
i would have gone for the mrbeast bar personally
I work 6 days a week and get extraboard O.T. in the Phoenix Area. The $ is good after they gave us a decent bump in salary.
Hey appreciate the content 🫡.. what do drivers do if they have to use the bathroom with a bus full of passengers?
one time i was on the bus and the driver just pulled over and peed
Lol! So lucky that you have a layover time to get something to eat 👍🏼
I have to make a choice to eat what I brought, use facilities or smoke 🤷🏻♀️ugh!!
💯💯💯
I definitely understand!! It’s not like this for me every day but I try to pick routes with some decent recovery time when possible!
Wow! That’s cool, i am in Sacramento and my mom was a bus driver.
Can tou help me understand all the controls and screens you see and manage?
How many people work in your dispatch center?
Great video
Thanks!
2:53 YOU WENT SHOPPING AT TARGER ON BREAK?
What's a break? We have construction runs going right now, and the run I was doing had very little break times. 😡😡😡
The lollipop will probably be picked by a homeless person.
Do more. Do you leave the bus on when you do your break? Or do you turn it off?
We usually leave them running.
it's white, it's there, so don't sit there! lmao
How does the bus works? Do you guys get on the same bus everyday? Or does it change?
Drivers high in seniority get to choose what we call a bid. We get to choose what route or what block of time to work which varies from city to city. Everyone else goes on to extra board.
Where I live those greater than the 70% have to block bid then the rest go on extra board.
Extra board is where you get paid to sit around and wait for a paddle aka route to drive if needed. Otherwise you get paid to do nothing but is actually doing something meaning your waiting for something that may or may not happen.
My first year I signed up for overtime on Super Bowl Sunday. A senior driver who requested the day off showed up for work. In which case threw me back on extra board, so I got paid time and half to watch the game. No complaints from me but it took me 6 months to get used to sitting around when every other job I had they found you work. The beauty of a union job.
You drive CNG’s or Diesel? Them Diesel’s are fast and them CNG have a slow takeoff. But they stop better then those diesel buses though. #JTABusDriver #Florida
CNG..and yes..they take off slow!! Especially on hills.
@@BusDriverLife Big facts and going up a 🌁 bridge 😂😂
Hey Keywan. I went and got a CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement and Air brakes. It has a manual transmission restriction. Im a 57 year old AA male. Do you think im too old to operate a city bus? I would really like your honest opinion. I only need to do it for 3 years. Im with a major transit company in a major city. I want to do it because i am tired of being stuck in an office all day. My family is like Boy you're crazy. I think its a great idea.
57 is not too old. Go for it!
Just wondering but why aren't u a light rail operator rather than a bus operator? Is it cuz light rail positions are bidded on by high seniority operators? I only ask cuz it would seem better to do light rail cuz you don't deal with making turns while driving, other cars and most importantly, interacting with customers cuz ur enclosed in cabin on a light trail train. Just curious. Thanks.
Such a small steering wheel
I don't see any driver cams on these buses
And I'm not saying it's a bad thing that's actually a good thing I don't think they should be on em
There's 8 cameras now.
Interesting
If I was a bus driver I would pick up some of the trash on my break.