Scott and SadieAh, the school bus driver—a unique breed of individual entrusted with our precious offspring, armed with nothing but a questionable background check and a penchant for chaos. Take, for instance, the recent escapade in Castle Rock, Colorado, where a substitute driver decided to drop 40 kids at a random intersection, miles from their homes, in freezing temperatures. Because nothing says “safety first” like abandoning children in the cold.
This particular driver, filling in on an unfamiliar route, reportedly bragged about his military background and gun collection before skipping all the designated stops. He then ordered the kids off the bus at a busy intersection and drove off, leaving them to fend for themselves. Parents described the scene as “chaotic,” with children scattering in the dark, some feeling as if they were being kidnapped.
But let’s be honest—haven’t we all had that one bus driver who seemed a few fries short of a Happy Meal? The one who took corners on two wheels, blasted classic rock at ear-splitting volumes, and had a mysterious jar of pickles rolling around the dashboard? It’s practically a rite of passage.
So, dear readers, let’s hear your tales of the wild and wacky bus drivers who made your school days unforgettable. Did your driver have a pet snake riding shotgun? Perhaps they insisted on taking “shortcuts” through cornfields? Share your stories in the comments below, and let’s celebrate the unsung heroes of our childhood trauma.
