4.3ModerateShortage
Bus and Coach Drivers
Road and Rail Drivers · Automobile, Bus and Rail Drivers
Moderate Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,676
Full-time workers
Employment
39,100
Total workers
10yr Growth
+9.8%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Shortage
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation39.0%
Augmentation51.0%
Key Tasks
- •Stopping at set locations to pick up and set down passengers
- •Opening and closing doors before and after passengers board or alight
- •Controlling lighting, heating and ventilation on buses
- •Collecting fares and giving change and tickets, and monitoring electronic entry
- •Advising passengers on destinations
- •Maintaining conduct of passengers
- •May use public address systems to provide information and tour commentaries for passengers
- •May assist coach passengers with baggage and accommodation bookings
- •May maintain, service and clean coaches
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
58
Female Share
14.0%
Part-Time Share
39.0%
Skill Level
4 / 5