Reckless DUI bus driver for childcare centre?

Question

I have a dilemma. I've been estranged from my ex for a a few weeks now which is good as he is very threatening and intimidating. But his employment keeps giving me concerns. He drives a bus for a child care centre and he is an extremely reckless and angry driver. Doesn't indicate, speeds up at orange lights, cuts people off, doesn't pay attention, illegal u-turns, speeding, etc etc. About a year ago he was also charged with DUI when he had a child in the car (this was a personal car, not the bus). I've been in the bus with him a couple of times and he also uses a lot of foul language in front of the children i.e. the 'f' word. He's also had a complaint through the centre when a woman called to complain about him cutting her off. He got this job mainly because he is friends with a senior employee there, i dont even think they did a driving history check on him. He says they did, but he also lies. I'm just really worried about the kids he's driving around every day. When i was talking to him i tried reasoning with him about this but he just became hostile and dismissed me. If i were to talk to the centre myself he would just make me out to be some vindictive ex, especially as he has a friend there with a lot of respect in the centre vouching for him. Should i just let it run it's course, or make an anonymous call? I'd feel so guilty if something happened to those kids, but if it was suspected it was me then i may have him back threatening me and making life h**l. He also makes awful derogatory comments about a special needs child he drives. Makes me sick...

Answer 1

You do sound kind of vindictive, and it makes your version of events somewhat suspect. And even if you're being completely truthful (which you most likely are) as long as he's not drinking while driving the bus, I don't see what the problem is. Most school bus drivers are surly freaks, anyhow.

Answer 2

I am a mother and would not want my children on a bus with a reckless driver. Bus drivers are suppose to be checked out before getting the job. If you know he wasn't checked out maybe you or someone you know could check into this and let the bus Garage "think" that your child rides their bus and ask what is their bus drivers driving records allowed to have things on them like speeding, accidents. dui's and such? If they claim those things aren't tolerated let them know they need to recheck their drivers records, as that is public records and you've done some searching of your own and know that there is a driver that doesn't have the cleanest record.  You can probably check online under your counties public records and find info there. Good luck!

Answer 3

I am sure there is a city government office that oversees child care centers where you can report this. Child care centers are licensed and must meet certain criteria including proper bus drivers that don't have a history of DUI's. Call the reception desk of the city county bldg. and ask the operator where you should report your concerns.

Good luck!! : /

Answer 4

vindictive or not he needs to be reported , I certainly would not want my kids in this bus with him, is there another carer you can talk too about this, maybe you should do it through the proper authority, outside the centre anonymously, try to get other parents on side if you know of others who have  concerns

Answer 5

How big is your town? Do you know any cops on an informal basis that could just "happen" to be around when he runs a red light or something??

Was he convicted of DUI? If he was, then an anonymous tip to the day care licensing center would take care of it. Does he have any other tickets or anything? If he doesn't, you could just call them anonymously and ask what things are supposed to be checked when someone drives a bus with kids on it.