What it pays
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Half of all Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in the U.S. earn more than $59,050 a year — the middle 80% land between $40,030 and $84,700. About 159,240 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$59,050typical pay / year
159,240people in this work
$84,700+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Move5
Park vehicles at loading areas
+Park the coach at the loading bay at Terminal B so the wheelchair ramp aligns with Bay 3, engine off, hazard…
Park vehicles at loading areas
+Park the coach at the loading bay at Terminal B so the wheelchair ramp aligns with Bay 3, engine off, hazard lights on, chock the nearside wheel, place the cone, and radio operations to confirm clear for boarding by 08:15.
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Announce stops to passengers
+Announce the next stops clearly ten seconds before arrival on the 42A, include connections at Central Station…
Announce stops to passengers
+Announce the next stops clearly ten seconds before arrival on the 42A, include connections at Central Station and accessibility reminders, repeat if passengers look uncertain, and log any missed announcements after the run.
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Inspect vehicles before departure
+Perform the pre-departure walkaround on Coach 215—check tyres, lights, mirrors, wheelchair securements, fuel…
Inspect vehicles before departure
+Perform the pre-departure walkaround on Coach 215—check tyres, lights, mirrors, wheelchair securements, fuel and oil levels, test brakes and horn, record defects on the vehicle log and notify depot maintenance if anything fails.
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Operate vehicles over specified routes
+Drive the scheduled 57 route from North Park at 09:00, follow the posted timetable, use the detour around Elm…
Operate vehicles over specified routes
+Drive the scheduled 57 route from North Park at 09:00, follow the posted timetable, use the detour around Elm Street if signposted, keep to speed limits, maintain passenger comfort and note any timetable delays for control.
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Drive bus or motor coach
+Drive coach 12 on the interstate run leaving at 05:00, perform defensive driving, monitor gauges, operate…
Drive bus or motor coach
+Drive coach 12 on the interstate run leaving at 05:00, perform defensive driving, monitor gauges, operate accessibility lifts when boarding passengers with mobility aids, and radio dispatch immediately for any mechanical warning lights.
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Sending & sharing1
Collect fares or tickets
+Collect fares from boarding passengers on the 07:30 city loop, issue paper tickets or validate contactless…
Collect fares or tickets
+Collect fares from boarding passengers on the 07:30 city loop, issue paper tickets or validate contactless payments, give change from till, note any fare disputes and report cash over/short at shift end to the depot cashier.
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The daily work14
Use communication devices
+Announce the next stop, explain the accessibility features on this bus, confirm any rider assistance…
Use communication devices
+Announce the next stop, explain the accessibility features on this bus, confirm any rider assistance requests, and relay delays or route changes to dispatch and waiting passengers so everyone knows expected arrival and boarding procedures.
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Health and safety measures in transportation
+Inspect the bus before shift, report any safety defects and accessibility equipment failures to maintenance,…
Health and safety measures in transportation
+Inspect the bus before shift, report any safety defects and accessibility equipment failures to maintenance, brief passengers on emergency exits and mask policy, and notify control immediately if a hazard forces route changes.
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Read maps to plan bus routes.
+Plan tomorrow's 30 and 60 route loops using the street atlas and timetable, pick safest turns avoiding low…
Read maps to plan bus routes.
+Plan tomorrow's 30 and 60 route loops using the street atlas and timetable, pick safest turns avoiding low bridges and school zones, note two alternate stops for roadworks, and print the route card for dispatch by 18:00.
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Report delays or accidents.
+Log the collision on northbound Elm at 14:12 with vehicle number 42, report passenger injuries (none),…
Report delays or accidents.
+Log the collision on northbound Elm at 14:12 with vehicle number 42, report passenger injuries (none), estimated delay 22 minutes, and notify operations and the unit's supervisor so replacement bus can be dispatched.
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Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
+Set the saloon temperature to 20°C, switch to fresh air on the ventilation dial, dim the saloon lights for…
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
+Set the saloon temperature to 20°C, switch to fresh air on the ventilation dial, dim the saloon lights for night service, and record any complaints about heat or drafts in the daily comfort log.
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Follow traffic regulations
+Obey the 30 mph limit through the town centre, stop at all junction stop signs, allow extra gap for cyclists,…
Follow traffic regulations
+Obey the 30 mph limit through the town centre, stop at all junction stop signs, allow extra gap for cyclists, and complete the statutory driver checklist confirming compliance with traffic regulations.
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Assist passengers with baggage
+Help Mrs Patel with two suitcases and a stroller at Kingsway stop, load them into the luggage bay securely,…
Assist passengers with baggage
+Help Mrs Patel with two suitcases and a stroller at Kingsway stop, load them into the luggage bay securely, tag the bags with the destination card, and note the assistance in the passenger help log.
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Communicate clearly with passengers
+Announce the next stop clearly, check visually for passengers with mobility aids, answer two passengers'…
Communicate clearly with passengers
+Announce the next stop clearly, check visually for passengers with mobility aids, answer two passengers' timetable questions politely, and record any accessibility needs in the ride report.
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Perform services in a flexible manner
+Run today's flexible service for route 24 between Central Station and Oak Park, adjust pick-up times within…
Perform services in a flexible manner
+Run today's flexible service for route 24 between Central Station and Oak Park, adjust pick-up times within five minutes to accommodate late riders, report unscheduled detours to dispatch, and log all deviations before shift end.
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Ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment
+Before first departure, inspect bus 112 for working ramps, securement straps, kneeling function and priority…
Ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment
+Before first departure, inspect bus 112 for working ramps, securement straps, kneeling function and priority seating signage, fix or tag any defect, notify fleet maintenance and cancel the run only if seating or securement fails.
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Control the performance of the vehicle
+Drive route 7 maintaining posted speed limits, monitor engine gauges and braking feel, reduce load when…
Control the performance of the vehicle
+Drive route 7 maintaining posted speed limits, monitor engine gauges and braking feel, reduce load when overheating, report any unusual noises to fleet and complete an incident note if performance degrades.
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Read maps
+Confirm today's route by reviewing the printed map for route 15, note planned turn restrictions and…
Read maps
+Confirm today's route by reviewing the printed map for route 15, note planned turn restrictions and construction blocks, pick an alternate safe path if a road is closed and advise passengers of any change.
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Road traffic laws
+Operate within road traffic laws for the morning school run: obey speed limits, use signals and bus stops…
Road traffic laws
+Operate within road traffic laws for the morning school run: obey speed limits, use signals and bus stops properly, yield at crosswalks, document any citation or near-miss and report it to safety supervisor immediately.
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Focus on passengers
+Keep attention on passengers during the midday run: greet new riders, watch for mobility needs, intervene…
Focus on passengers
+Keep attention on passengers during the midday run: greet new riders, watch for mobility needs, intervene calmly in disputes, record welfare concerns and call control for any medical or security escalation.
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