It’s Not the Destination—It’s the Steps We Take to Get There

If you’re a bus driver feeling stuck, frustrated, or fed up, you’re not alone.

The first few years in this job? They’re no joke. It takes about five years before you really feel like a pro behind the wheel—before the routes, the passengers, the constant schedule changes stop feeling like a daily uphill battle.

🚠The shifts keep changing.
🚠The policies keep shifting.
🚠You can’t plan future events because you never know your schedule.
🚠And when you try to explain your job to friends or family… they just don’t get it.

And somewhere in that mix, self-doubt creeps in.

“Is this really worth it?”
“Will it ever get easier?”
“How am I supposed to build a life when I can’t even plan a weekend off?”

Here’s the thing: the future is always uncertain.
But the NOW—this moment, this shift, this day—is where everything happens.

🔹 What if instead of fighting the uncertainty, you focused on mastering the moment?
🔹 What if you took one day at a time, knowing that every shift brings you closer to that five-year mark?
🔹 What if you trusted that the time you think you’re losing now is actually the time that’s shaping you into the driver you’re meant to be?

Because this job is like no other. And if you ever feel like people zone out when you try to describe it… well, that’s because only other bus drivers truly understand.

So if you’re on this journey and need a reminder that you’re not alone—I’ve been there. And if there’s anything I can do to help you navigate it, let me know.

What’s been the toughest part of your first few years driving? Drop a comment—I’d love to hear.