Often, there's a lack of communication. For example, a bus driver not announcing stops or not answering passengers' questions. Also, in some stories, the bus driver may have a menacing appearance or a really cold stare that adds to the scariness. There have been cases where a driver has driven off - route without any explanation, leaving passengers confused and a bit frightened. This can be especially scary if it's in an unfamiliar area.
One common element is unexpected and erratic driving. Like when a bus driver suddenly speeds up or brakes hard for no obvious reason. Another is strange behavior such as muttering to themselves or being overly aggressive towards passengers.
Well, a major scary aspect in these stories can be the general sense of unease. You're in a car with a stranger, and if that person gives off any negative vibes, it can be terrifying. For example, if the driver has a menacing look or seems overly agitated for no reason. It's these intangible things that can make an Uber ride a nightmare.
One interesting bus driver story is about a driver who found a lost wallet on the bus. Instead of keeping it, he took the time to track down the owner through the ID in the wallet. He drove to the address after his shift and returned it. The owner was extremely grateful.
One horror story is when a bus driver had a passenger who suddenly became violent. The passenger started yelling and threatening the driver for no reason. The driver had to keep calm while also trying to ensure the safety of the other passengers on board.
Maybe in this scary story, the bus driver is some kind of malevolent entity. If you thank him, something terrible might happen. It could be that he's a ghost or has some dark magic associated with him, and expressions of gratitude trigger his wrath.
One school bus driver always sang songs with the students on the bus. His bus was known as the'singing bus'. He had a great voice and taught the kids many classic songs. It was not just a ride to school but also a fun music session every day for the students.
There was a school bus driver who got lost in a really bad neighborhood. Some local gangs started harassing the bus, throwing rocks at it. The driver was terrified but managed to keep the kids calm and found a way to get out of there after calling the police. It was a really scary situation for everyone on the bus.
There was a case where a school bus driver noticed a strange man following the bus closely. He kept trying to overtake the bus in a menacing way. The driver had to take some unexpected turns to lose the guy. The students were scared not knowing what was going on. After a while, the man finally disappeared, but it left everyone on edge.
Once, our school bus driver, Mr. Johnson, was driving on a rainy day. A frog hopped right onto the windshield. Instead of getting startled, he calmly stopped the bus, got out, and gently moved the frog to the side of the road. Then he came back, wiped the windshield, and said with a big smile, 'Well, that was an unexpected visitor!'. All of us on the bus couldn't stop laughing.
Well, there's a story of a driver who noticed a student was being left out by others. So, he organized little games on the bus where everyone had to work together. This simple act brought the kids closer and made the bullied student feel part of the group.
I heard about a bus driver who had a parrot in his bus. The parrot would say 'Next stop' and 'All aboard' in a really funny voice. Passengers loved it.