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Bus drivers transport passengers over established or special routes and on chartered journeys or tours. Bus drivers transport people to and from various locations in buses and coaches using established routes. They collect passengers at intervals along their route, and stop so that passengers can FutureGrowthModerate disembark at scheduled stops. They maintain radio contact with a base, control the lighting, temperature and ventilation of the bus, collect fares, issue change, and provide information to passengers about scheduled stops and destinations. Some bus drivers may also help passengers with their luggage, or use public address systems to issue important information to passengers.


ANZSCO ID & Description: 731211: Drives a bus to transport passengers short distances on scheduled intra-city services over established routes (registration or licensing is required).  

Alternative names: Coach Driver

Specialisations:

  • School Services Driver: A school services driver transports school children to and from home/ school, collect fares or check that travel pass complies with the school route. School services drivers may be required to pass a national Working with Children Check prior to employment.

 

Knowledge, skills and attributes

A bus driver needs:

  • a good sense of direction Bus Driver

  • excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic regulations

  • the ability to work with people from a range of backgrounds

  • a friendly, courteous manner and helpful when dealing with the public

  • a patient manner and responsible attitude

  • good driving skills and a knowledge of defensive driving techniques

  • good communication and people skills

  • an understanding of health and safety issues

  • the ability to read traffic signs and follow instructions

  • good numeracy skills

  • able to pass a company or government medical examination that includes eyesight and colour vision tests

  • to be responsibile and honest.

Bus Driver at Ballarat
(Source: The Courier, Ballarat)

Duties and Tasks

As a public transport bus driver, you would travel along established routes, making scheduled stops along the way to pick up and drop off passengers. Bus drivers may perform the following tasks:

  • stop at designated locations to pick up or set down passengers

  • adhere to set bus timetables

  • open and close doors before and after passengers board or alight

  • control lighting, heating and ventilation on buses

  • collect fares, give change and issue tickets

  • advise passengers on destinations

  • use a public address system to provide information or tour commentaries to passengers.

  • taking fares and giving tickets

  • checking transport passes

  • giving timetable or route information

  • helping passengers who are having difficulty getting on or off the vehicle. Coach

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