Bus drivers and transit jobs

No matter how many cars are manufactured and no matter how many are on the road there will still be a need for public transportation, especially buses. Buses will also need drivers and that need should become greater as more folks depend on public transportation due to the rising cost of gas and the inconvenience of being stuck in traffic. There are several types of bus drivers needed, such as school bus drivers, long distance bus transportation and local bus transportation especially in the larger metro areas.




What do you need to become a bus driver?

Bus drivers’ qualification are set by Federal and State agencies. A commercial Drivers license is mandatory in order to drive a bus. Training can last up to 2 months which includes classroom and behind the wheel training. A bus driver candidate is supposed to know all the rules and regulations of Federal and state laws regarding their occupation.



What skills should a bus driver possess?

First and foremost a bus driver must be good at communication and customer service since they will be dealing with a large number of people. They should also be careful and very cautious of not only driving a large vehicle but also of people that enter the bus and exit the bus.



Job Outlook

According the BLS (Bureau of labor statistics) the job outlook is good for bus driving, about 7 percent. Bus drivers, especially school bus drivers, receive pretty good benefits. The average salary is around 16.32 an hours.



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