Bus and Coach Drivers
Wages
New workers start around Ā£11,189. Normal pay is Ā£27,497 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to Ā£42,250.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 111,552 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked.
Balances cash taken with tickets sold and may be responsible for cleanliness of vehicle.
May plan routes in conjunction with private hirer and assist with loading and unloading of luggage.
May collect fares from passengers and issue tickets or ensure that they use a ticket machine.
Stops and opens and closes doors at pre-arranged places to allow passengers to board and alight, observing regulations concerning the number of passengers carried.
Drives single- and double-decked vehicle over pre-determined route, complying with traffic regulations and keeping to time schedule.
Checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle before start of journey.
Hard Skills
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Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
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