We surveyed 501 bus drivers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical bus driver. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a bus driver?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a bus driver typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
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.
Do bus drivers work full-time or part-time?
42% of bus drivers work in full-time roles while 58% work part-time.
Is being a bus driver stressful?
Low
High
Bus drivers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a bus driver?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particularly important part of being a bus driver.
How competitive is the workplace for bus drivers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for bus drivers.
Does being a bus driver require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for bus drivers.
Are bus drivers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Bus drivers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do bus drivers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Bus drivers tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a bus driver physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a bus driver may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are bus drivers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Bus drivers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a bus driver require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a bus driver.
Does being a good bus driver require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as bus drivers.