Bus Drivers

Bus Drivers drive busses to transport passengers short distances on scheduled intra-city services over established routes.

What the job involves

• Checks pre-paid tickets and relevant forms of concession identification

• Issues tickets and provides change or discounted tickets based on concession identification provided by passengers

• Stops at stations and set locations to pick up and set down passengers

• Opens and closes doors before and after passengers board or disembark

• Assists passengers with mobility issues to board or exit the bus

• Observes signals, road conditions, nearby traffic and prescribed speeds to ensure safety

• Monitors indicator gauges and reports on operating irregularities of the vehicle

• Checks time and adheres to timetables

• May advise passengers on destinations

• Maintains conduct of passengers