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For themselves: gear a school bus driver would buy

Practical things for the job and the workday.

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Insulated thermos

THERMOS Stainless King 40 oz vacuum-insulated bottle(paid link)

Coffee that survives a morning route

A route begins before anything is open, so a driver brings coffee from home.

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Seat cushion

Everlasting Comfort memory foam seat cushion(paid link)

Long hours in the same position

Sitting the same way for hours on a route makes a cushion worth having.

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Polarized sunglasses

Ray-Ban RB3025 Classic Polarized Aviator Sunglasses(paid link)

Low sun on the windshield is a daily problem

On an east-facing route, low sun on the windshield makes glare a daily problem.

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Travel first-aid kit

First Aid Only 299-piece all-purpose first aid kit(paid link)

A well-stocked kit is a staple for any bus

Scraped knees and bumped heads happen on a bus, so supplies stay within reach.

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Warm work gloves

Cold steering wheel at 6 am

A steering wheel is icy on winter mornings, and gloves keep fingers working.

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Rechargeable flashlight

For pre-trip walkaround on dark mornings

The walkaround happens in the dark before sunrise, so a driver wants a good beam.

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A bus driver works in a tight cab at the edge of the day, early mornings and late afternoons. Things that keep them comfortable and alert on a long route matter most.

About our picks: Drivers start before sunrise in a cold cab. The thermos, work gloves and sunglasses cover early mornings and low sun, and the flashlight helps with the pre-trip walkaround. Keep the first-aid kit as an extra, not a replacement for the bus's own.

Gift ideas for a school bus driver

Gift tip: Choose something for the cab or for the cold early mornings. Buying for a coworker? See coworker gift ideas or Secret Santa ideas.

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Snack gift box

KIND Bar Snacks Care Pack(paid link)

A snack between the morning and afternoon routes

The gap between morning and afternoon routes is short, so a driver snacks on the go.

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Bluetooth headphones

Sony WH-1000XM5 noise canceling wireless headphones(paid link)

For the break between routes

A short break between routes is the only time a driver can tune out.

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Hand warmers

HotHands Hand Warmers(paid link)

An easy stocking-sized gift

Hands stay cold while waiting at stops, and a pocket warmer helps.

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Heated travel mug

Keeps coffee warm when the cab is cold

The cab stays cold through the morning route, so a mug that holds heat matters.

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Thermal socks

Cold floorboards in winter

Floorboards stay cold under the pedals for hours, so thicker socks make a difference.

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Audiobook gift membership card

Makes the quiet stretches go faster

Routes have long quiet stretches, and a driver can listen at the depot between runs.

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