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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.

$60,170
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
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AI Resilience Score

Score 3/6: low AI task exposure, limited human advantage means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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AI Exposure
Low+2

24% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Stable+1

+4% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Weak+0

EPOCH score: 9/25

Total Score3/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  • Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

0-1 years

Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

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Key Abilities

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Compensation Details

$37,630
10th Percentile
$60,170
Median
$82,660
90th Percentile

Based on 184,990 employed workers

Also Known As

Bus DriverBus OperatorCDL Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License Bus Driver)Charter Bus DriverCharter Coach DriverCharter DriverCity Bus DriverCoach OperatorCourtesy Bus DriverDay Haul Charter Bus Driver

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 53-3052.00