[Buffalo Bob]

Before everyone freaks, in some school districts bus drivers are not allowed to physically intervene, and policy dictates they are to radio the incident in and wait for help.

If a bus driver physically engages a student, he/she will likely be brought up on assault charges. The School WILL NOT protect the bus driver in these cases and they will be terminate for violating policy.

[Alex in chains]

You are correct.

Most employers fire employees who defend THEMSELVES against assault or robbery.

I am sure this bus driver did the best he could.