Gift Ideas for Bus Drivers
Teachers often receive gifts -- for holidays and teacher appreciation day as well as at the end of the school year. But the bus drivers who faithfully shuttle children to and from school are often overlooked. Though you may not be as well-acquainted with the bus driver, there are still a variety of suitable gift ideas. These may also be appropriate for your local transit drivers or shuttle-bus drivers connected with your work.
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T-Shirts
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For the proud bus driver, a wide variety of appropriately themed T-shirts are available online. These shirts can be adorned with phrases such as "School Bus Drivers Carry Precious Cargo" and "Because I'm the School Bus Driver, That's Why." If you know your bus driver has a soft spot for chocolate or coffee, T-shirts proclaiming "School Bus Driver Powered by Chocolate" and "School Bus Driver Powered by Coffee" are also available. Paired with a box of chocolate or coffee, these would make excellent, clever gifts. Some Web sites with a wide variety of school-bus-themed attire are listed in the resources section below.
Winter Attire
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In cold climates, opening and closing the bus doors all day can be a brutal job, compounded by the fact that most bus pickups occur while it's still dark outside. A nice set of driving gloves, a cozy scarf or a warm hat can make an excellent gift for a bus driver. If you knit or crochet, you may be able to make some of these items yourself, giving them a personal touch.
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Edibles
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Busy bus drivers may enjoy a delicious, edible gift. If you cook or bake yourself, consider whipping up a batch of your favorite homemade cookies or a loaf of bread. If you opt for store-bought items, select a nice gourmet variety of cookies, candies, coffee or tea. This gift could be paired with a decorative tin box or mug.
Gift Cards
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A gift card is ideal for someone whom you aren't well acquainted with. This option will let the bus driver purchase whatever he or she wants. For a gift card that can be used for almost anything, consider buying one from a big-box store. You can also purchase a debit or credit card that can be used anywhere that the card is accepted. If you know your bus driver's preferences, select a gift card for a favorite restaurant or store.
Decorative Items
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Around the holidays, a school-bus-themed Christmas ornament may be appropriate (provided that you don't give one every year). Other decorative bus-themed items come in the form of tissue box holders, key rings and even pillows. For a more delicate gift, consider the gilded blown glass school bus from the Bytes 'n Grins online gift shop (see the resources section below). If you want to depart from the bus theme, a gift of decorative candles or soaps is suitable for almost anyone.
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