"The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God" is a short story by Eugène Ionesco that explores themes of existentialism and the search for meaning. The narrative follows a bus driver who, feeling unfulfilled in his mundane job, yearns for a higher purpose and the power to change the world around him. As the story unfolds, the bus driver grapples with his desires and the limitations of his reality. His journey reflects the struggle between individual aspirations and societal expectations, ultimately questioning the nature of divinity and the human condition.