Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Transportation and Material Moving
The work is driving passengers on a planned or scheduled basis, from neighborhood shuttles to nonemergency medical trips and funeral transport. Before each run, you check lights, brakes, tires, oil, fuel, and safety equipment, and you report anything that needs repair. On the road you follow traffic and safety rules, keep to pickup and drop-off times, and may operate wheelchair lifts to secure passengers who need them. You may collect a fare. It suits people who like steady routes, careful vehicle checks, and looking after passengers while staying alert to traffic.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$37'290
Median Wage Market Position
$37'290
What you might do
- Pick up and drop off passengers on schedule
- Drive safely while obeying traffic laws
- Operate wheelchair lifts for riders who need them
- Check lights, brakes, tires, and fuel
- Add gasoline, oil, or water when needed
- Report vehicle problems that need repair
Skills that matter
- Testing brakes, lights, horns, and wipers
- Using wheelchair lifts to board passengers
- Enforcing safety rules for everyone aboard
- Adding gasoline, oil, and water as needed
- Picking up riders on a fixed schedule
- Reporting malfunctions that need repair
AI & the future of this role
Planned routes may be easier targets for self-driving pilots, and some trips could shift to automated shuttles. Door-to-door care, medical transfers, and client trust still favor a human in many settings.
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