High opportunity occupation
About this job
People in this career drive buses, subway trains and light rail transit vehicles so that passengers can get from place to place without a car. They drive planned routes on a schedule and people buy tickets to ride on the bus, subway or light rail train.
Bus drivers work for urban transit systems, school boards or transportation authorities and private transportation companies. Subway and light rail transit operators work for urban transit systems.
Watch the video below to see what a day in the life of a bus driver is like.
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People in this career must have great driving skills and should be able to follow instructions carefully. They also need to think and act quickly in different situations. Good communication and people skills are important because they speak and deal with passengers throughout their shift.
Common job titles
- conductor, bus / streetcar
- operator, light rail / subway / trolley
- shuttle driver - auto dealership
- shuttle driver - car rental company
- conductor, bus / streetcar
- operator, light rail / subway / trolley
- shuttle driver - auto dealership
- shuttle driver - car rental company
Earnings
Annual provincial median salary
$58,397
Source:
2019 Job Bank Wage data
Provincial hourly rate
Source: 2019 Job Bank Wage Report