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Transportation and Logistics

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

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

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Median pay

$57,440
Median annual pay for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

4.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

20,900
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

158,800
Estimated U.S. employment for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+6,800
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Monitoring
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Transportation
  2. 2Customer and Personal Service
  3. 3Public Safety and Security
  4. 4English Language
  5. 5Law and Government
  6. 6Administration and Management

Abilities

  1. 1Far Vision
  2. 2Control Precision
  3. 3Depth Perception
  4. 4Multilimb Coordination
  5. 5Reaction Time
  6. 6Response Orientation

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Cautiousness
  3. 3Self-Control
  4. 4Cooperation
  5. 5Attention to Detail
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  2. 2Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  3. 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1Spend Time Sitting
  2. 2In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
  3. 3Contact With Others
  4. 4Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  5. 5Frequency of Decision Making
  6. 6Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Representative 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.
  • Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
  • Announce stops to passengers.
  • 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.
  • Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
  • Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
  • Report delays or accidents.

Software and tools

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Sources

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