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re: BR bus drivers mad over possible plan to change routes start times for some students

Posted on 8/23/23 at 11:17 pm to
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58513 posts
Posted on 8/23/23 at 11:17 pm to
It’s just strange that some seem to think the drivers can work other normal jobs during the week. If they drive for 2-3 hours in the morning it’s not like they can go do a normal job from like 9:00 until 1:30 or so and then go drive another 2-3 hours in the afternoon.
Your friends might be exceptions because I doubt many EBR bus drivers own businesses where they can come and go
Posted by Bullfrog
Institutionalized but Unevaluated
Member since Jul 2010
56599 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 2:28 am to
Some of them will work the lunch rush at restaurants or fast food places. It fits perfectly with the bus route job.
Posted by chuckitdeep
Member since Nov 2008
731 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 5:09 am to
Most bus drivers are contracted to work for a set number of hours. I think it’s 6 in EBR. Usually they run their routes in about 3-4 hrs. When they get held to their contract they want to go on strike. Bus drivers are the only people who work part time hours but get full time benefits.
Posted by Jester
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
34517 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 5:52 am to
quote:

It’s just strange that some seem to think the drivers can work other normal jobs during the week. If they drive for 2-3 hours in the morning it’s not like they can go do a normal job from like 9:00 until 1:30 or so and then go drive another 2-3 hours in the afternoon.
Your friends might be exceptions because I doubt many EBR bus drivers own businesses where they can come and go


Honestly, he isn't wrong. I know 2 bus drivers growing up, both did it as a second job. One was a nurse who mostly worked the evening shift. I think the other lady worked at the Hallmark store most of the day.
Posted by Quatrepot
Member since Jun 2023
4119 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 7:34 am to
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It’s just strange that some seem to think the drivers can work other normal jobs during the week. If they drive for 2-3 hours in the morning it’s not like they can go do a normal job from like 9:00 until 1:30 or so and then go drive another 2-3 hours in the afternoon.
In my Parish the routes are closer to an hour from time they leave house to dropping ALL kids off at 7:15 and returning home.
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