Overview
Bus Drivers drive busses to transport passengers short distances on scheduled intra-city services over established routes.
Day-to-day
- 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.
Considerations
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Bus Driver
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You can work as a Bus Driver without formal qualifications, however, a certificate II or III in driving operations may be useful.
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