Why is it always bus drivers who do that? Goodness. I've had similar experiences of bus drivers thinking they own the road and laws don't apply to them.

Good for you Grog for calling the bus service. I often remember to call for cars and other various vehicles, but bus drivers, I doesn't even occur to me that I could actually do something.

And yes, do not hug the curb. It depends on the street, but I often like to be lined up with where the right car tire would be, at the minimum. Drivers here in Grand Forks, North Dakota can be pretty hostile to riders, so if you have similar experiences don't let it get you down. Just keep on riding. Eventually they'll get it. (right?)