City Bus Driver

No matter how experienced a driver may be, habits can creep in over time, subtly shifting best practices. A structured training session provides an opportunity to refine skills, challenge assumptions, and elevate driving standards. With expert guidance and real-world application, professional development is not about critique, it’s about ensuring the highest levels of safety, awareness, and precision on the road. A Commitment to Excellence in Professional Driving The continuous refinement of professional driving skills is paramount in the field of public transport. While performance evaluations may be met with apprehension, structured support mechanisms play a vital role in maintaining high operational standards. A systematic approach to skill assessment ensures that drivers receive the necessary guidance to enhance their performance and reinforce best practices. I consider myself fortunate to be part of an organisation that prioritises professional development through a constructive a...

Some days, the city throws a minor traffic jam your way. Other days, it flings a light aircraft into an oak tree just to keep you on your toes. One moment, you're dodging delivery vans and errant cyclists, the next, you're staring at a scene that looks like the result of a flight simulator glitch. It’s not every day you expect to see a plane tangled up in the branches on your usual route, but then again, nothing should surprise me anymore. This job has taught me that if something can happen, it probably will, though even I wasn't prepared for a mid-air parking mishap right in the middle of my shift.  When a Light Aircraft Decides to Park in a Tree: A Surreal Sight on My Route It was just past midday, and I was weaving my way through the outer suburbs when it happened. I had been cruising along, minding my own business, when I noticed something red and out of place in my peripheral vision. At first, I thought someone had got creative with their Christmas decorations, despite...

The hi-vis vest: a glowing symbol of authority, safety, and control on the roads. But at home, when it’s casually discarded on the back of a chair, it takes on a different role, one that sparks more than just curiosity. Does the vest itself turn me on? Not quite. But the person who wears it, shedding the weight of their day and the power they wield, well, that’s a whole different story. From City Streets to Bedroom Secrets: The Allure Behind the Hi-Vis Vest Does This Hi-Vis Turn You On? There it is, draped languidly over the back of the dining chair like some fluorescent trophy, its bright orange fabric a flash of bold contrast in the dim, seductively lit hallway. The hi-vis vest. It's not just workwear, it's a uniform of sorts, yes, but more than that, it’s a declaration, a living, breathing reminder of who wears it and what they control. A glowing symbol of authority, safety, and, well... a very different kind of power. In the soft glow of the kitchen light, though, it isn’t ...

Being married to a bus driver isn’t just about the daily grind of timetables and traffic; it’s a unique experience that mixes patience, compromise, and a good dose of humour. From unscheduled shift changes to the scent of diesel lingering on their clothes, the partners of bus drivers navigate a life full of unexpected moments. In this new section, we're taking a peek behind the scenes at the unsung heroes of the depot, the ones who truly know what it means to love someone whose heart belongs to the open road. The Road Less Travelled: The Untold Stories of a Driver’s Wife Once upon a time, Readers’ Wives graced the pages of 70s men’s magazines, giving the everyday woman a spotlight she never asked for. Fast forward to today, and we’re flipping the script. Welcome to Driver’s Wives , a cheeky, tongue-in-cheek tribute to the partners of those who spend their days (and nights) wrangling buses, timetables, and the occasional wayward passenger. Channelling the 1970s, this image captures ...

Some passengers make a dramatic entrance, but this bloke took it to another level. One dropped bottle, one panicked reflex, and one perfectly executed underarm throw later, he’d not only ejected his drink from the bus but also introduced it, at high speed, to the windows of a parked car. Both of them. The Fizz, The Flight, and the Fallout There are moments in life when time slows down. A dropped wedding ring. A pint teetering off the edge of a pub table. A phone slipping from your grip over a toilet bowl. This was one of those moments. The bloke had launched himself onto the bus in a hurry, clutching a large bottle of fizzy something-or-other like it was his most prized possession. But fate had other plans. The bottle slipped from his grasp, tumbled to the floor, and landed with a dull thud. For a split second, nothing happened. Then, with all the menace of an unexploded grenade, it began to fizz.  What happened next was pure instinct, the kind of reflexive, unthinking reaction usu...

On a weekend night, with the city’s pulse shifting into a darker rhythm, one passenger’s frantic journey was a race against more than just time. His curfew, a fragile line between freedom and a world of consequences, was at risk of snapping. As the minutes ticked down and delays mounted, the pressure grew unbearable. What was he running from? What would happen if he didn’t make it in time? This wasn’t just another late-night ride; this was a life on the edge. Racing the Devil: A Passenger on the Brink The city at night has a different pulse. A darker one. The weekend crowd slouches in doorways, spilling laughter and smoke, while others slip through the cracks, moving with a different kind of urgency. I’d seen them all before, the night owls, the restless, the ones with too much time and the ones with none at all. Then there was him. Sat near the front, shifting in his seat like he had ants in his veins. A walking red flag, the kind you clock early. Sharp jaw, darting eyes, that restles...

Behind the wheel, every day brings new lessons, lessons that go beyond traffic and timetables. A bus driver doesn’t just navigate the city’s streets; they navigate human behaviour, unexpected challenges, and the art of staying calm under pressure. From the small, seemingly insignificant moments, like a smile from a passenger, to the bigger lessons, like how to let go of frustration in the face of congestion, life on the road teaches you more than you might expect. This isn’t just about getting from A to B, it’s about learning to embrace the journey and find meaning in the most unlikely places. The Road as a Classroom: What Driving a Bus Teaches You About Life Behind the wheel of a bus, life teaches you lessons in its own unique, rumbling way. Traffic jams, fare dodgers, and tight corners become metaphors for something bigger. It all starts with focus. A bus driver knows better than most that no amount of grumbling can clear yesterday’s congestion, and no amount of huffing will make the...