What is a common reason for a bus driver to be disqualified from operating a bus?

A common reason for a bus driver to be disqualified from operating a bus is having a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI). This conviction demonstrates a serious violation of safe driving principles and indicates a potential risk to the safety of passengers, including children. Bus drivers are held to a high standard regarding their driving record and conduct because they are responsible for transporting passengers safely. A DUI conviction can lead to the suspension or revocation of a commercial driver’s license (CDL), which is required for bus operation, thereby disqualifying the driver from performing their duties.

The other reasons presented may reflect poor driving behavior or operational issues, but they do not rise to the level of a legal disqualification like a DUI does. Violations such as not following speed limits, being late to pick up students, or failing to notify the school of absence are serious matters, but they typically do not result in immediate disqualification in the same way that a DUI conviction would.