Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Transportation and Material Moving
Routes, charters, and private trips run on a clock: the bus is checked for gas, oil, and water, then parked so people can board. Stops are announced, tickets or cash fares may be taken, and older passengers or people with disabilities get help on and off, including with bags and seating. Driving means a legal, even ride over a set path or to a named place. Delays, accidents, and onboard emergencies or disruptions are handled and reported. It suits people who can keep a large vehicle on schedule, speak clearly to riders, and stay steady when something goes wrong.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$59'050
Median Wage Market Position
$59'050
What you might do
- Drive a city or intercity bus on schedule
- Park at the curb so passengers can board
- Announce upcoming stops to the passengers
- Help older or disabled riders on and off
- Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers
- Handle disruptions and report delays or accidents
Skills that matter
- Driving scheduled routes in traffic
- Announcing stops to waiting passengers
- Assisting elderly and disabled riders
- Collecting tickets and cash fares
- Handling passenger emergencies onboard
- Inspecting gas, oil, and water before departure
AI & the future of this role
Fixed routes could invite more automated driving over time, trimming some driving-only tasks. Passenger assistance, incident response, and public trust still matter, so prospects look mixed rather than secure or bleak.
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