We surveyed 501 bus drivers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical bus driver. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a bus driver?

Low

High

Working as a bus driver typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that bus drivers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

Can I learn to become a bus driver?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a bus driver typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a bus driver?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a bus driver. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for bus drivers.

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Do bus drivers work full-time or part-time?

42% of bus drivers work in full-time roles while 58% work part-time.