Occupation

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Human Advantage 68%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
4.2 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Also Known As: Bus Driver, Bus Operator, CDL Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License Bus Driver), Charter Bus Driver, Charter Coach Driver, Charter Driver, City Bus Driver, Coach Operator +24 more

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Core Tasks

  1. Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
  2. Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
  3. Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
  4. Announce stops to passengers.
  5. Assist passengers, such as elderly or individuals with disabilities, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.
  6. Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
  7. Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
  8. Report delays or accidents.
  9. Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  10. Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
  11. Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book.
  12. Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.

Supplemental Tasks (2)

  1. Read maps to plan bus routes.
  2. Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments.

Education & Training

Job Zone 2 Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
84%
Less than a High School Diploma
13%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
2%
Some College Courses
1%

Technology & Tools

Hot Technologies

  • Microsoft Windows

Software (4)

  • AOL MapQuest
  • Microsoft MapPoint
  • Web browser software

Tools & Equipment (18)

  • Bus kneeling systems
  • Cell phones
  • Digital surveillance camera systems
  • Electronic destination signs
  • Emergency first-aid kits
  • Lube guns
  • Minibuses
  • Passenger buses
  • Passenger vans
  • Portable fire extinguishers
  • Powered service doors
  • Public address PA systems
  • Rear lifts
  • Tablet computers
  • Tire pressure gauges
  • Two way radios
  • Wheelchair lifts
  • Wheelchair restraint systems

Where This Career Leads

Career progression organized by specialty track and experience level.

Ground & Rail Transportation Advanced Manufacturing

Zone 2
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity You are here
Zone 3
Commercial Divers 75% match

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