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“This is my third semester working at Tiger Trails. I started off
driving 18 wheelers. Then I moved from driving 18 wheelers
to a school bus. After driving school buses, I went to CATS
and from there I went to here. It’s much longer driving an 18
wheeler than the Tiger Trails bus, and you’re by yourself! It’s
better driving the bus because you have the noise behind you
from the kids. You have conversations with them, and meeting
some of the students is the most rewarding part of the job. I
used to listen to music when I’d be on long drives in the 18
wheeler. My favorite music is Blues. I’m from New Orleans,
Uptown Hollygrove, but I moved here in ‘97. Baton Rouge is a
little bit slower than New Orleans. In New Orleans, you have a
lot to do and a lot of time to do it. Baton Rouge closes at two
o’clock. New Orleans stays open 24/7! I do think it’s easier to
drive in Baton Rouge. To me, Baton Rouge is a big circle with
lines through it. You have to drive fast in New Orleans! If you’re
in one lane and need to get over, you have to be quick!”