Well, my bus driver was great! Though it could be because she also lived in our neighborhood and her kids were close in age to us, so she knew many of us and our parents outside of school. We also lived across the street from our schools, so there wasn't much driving to do or time spent on the bus.

My sister-in-law is a bus driver, as is one of my friends. It works out well for them since they can work and take their younger kids with them. I've been considering it as well.