Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Did You Know:*
- Opportunities should be good, although applicants for higher-paying public transit bus driver positions may encounter competition.
- State and federal governments establish bus driver qualifications and standards, which include a commercial driver's license.
- Work schedules vary considerably among various types of bus drivers.
- Bus drivers must possess strong customer service skills, including communication skills and the ability to manage large groups of people with varying needs.
Industry Areas
- Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)
- Urban Transit Systems
- Charter Bus Industry
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- 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.
- Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
- Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
Overall Kind of Work*
Bus drivers provide transportation for millions of people, from commuters to school children to vacationer's. There are two major kinds of bus drivers. Transit and intercity bus drivers transport ...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Driving a bus through heavy traffic while dealing with passengers is more stressful and fatiguing than physically strenuous. Many drivers enjoy the opportunity to work without direct supervision, ...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 19.56% (0-20 Hours)
- 25.16% (21-34 Hours)
- 12.69% (35-39 Hours)
- 38.25% (40 Hours)
- 2.04% (41-49 Hours)
- 2.31% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity(53-3020)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 41.71% (Private For-Profit)
- 5.91% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 49.81% (State and Local Govt)
- 0.94% (Federal Government)
- 1.62% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Bus Drivers