Bus Drivers - Transit & Intercity

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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Bus Drivers

Opportunities should be good, particularly for school bus driver jobs; applicants for higher paying public transit bus driver positions may encounter competition. State and Federal governments establish bus driver qualifications and standards, which include a commercial driver's license. Work schedules vary considerably among various types of bus drivers. Bus drivers must possess strong customer service skills, including communication skills and the ability to manage large groups of people with varying needs.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Bus drivers, transit and intercity
Local Government (OES Designation)	90,840
Urban Transit Systems	24,100
Charter Bus Industry	17,230
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	16,010
Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation	9,280
School and Employee Bus Transportation	4,010
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land	3,380
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing	2,560
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services	2,320
Taxi and Limousine Service	900

Career Video

Title: "Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity"

Duration: 01:11

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Bus drivers, transit and intercity
Average Annual Salary	$35,990
Average Hourly Wage	$17.30
Total Employment	177,510