entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-53-3052-00"
socCode = "53-3052.00"
title = "Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity"
summary = "Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets."
aliases = ["Bus Driver", "Bus Operator", "Motor Coach Operator", "Transit Bus Driver", "Charter Bus Driver", "Coach Operator", "Motor Coach Driver", "Transit Coach Operator", "Transit Driver", "Transit Operator", "CDL Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License Bus Driver)", "Charter Coach Driver"]
emergingTasks = []
aiSignals = []

[preparation]
jobZone = "2"
jobZoneName = "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed"
education = "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not."
experience = "Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training."
svpRange = "(Below 6.0)"

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "High School Diploma"
percentage = 83.83

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Less than a High School Diploma"
percentage = 13.01

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Post-Secondary Certificate"
percentage = 1.66

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Some College Courses"
percentage = 1.49

[educationLevel]
category = "High school diploma or equivalent"
slug = "high-school-diploma-or-equivalent"

[market]
medianWage = 57440
meanWage = 58390
pct10Wage = 38250
pct25Wage = 46050
pct75Wage = 69090
pct90Wage = 82640
employment = 148980
areaTitle = "U.S."

[industries]
count = 13

[[industries.top]]
naics = "48-49"
slug = "48-49"
title = "Transportation and Warehousing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 54100
medianWage = 48980
lq = 7.57

[[industries.top]]
naics = "56"
slug = "56"
title = "Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 1530
medianWage = 42350
lq = 0.18

[[industries.top]]
naics = "81"
slug = "81"
title = "Other Services (except Public Administration)"
level = "Sector"
employment = 1030
medianWage = 39260
lq = 0.24

[[industries.top]]
naics = "62"
slug = "62"
title = "Health Care and Social Assistance"
level = "Sector"
employment = 920
medianWage = 34630
lq = 0.04

[[industries.top]]
naics = "61"
slug = "61"
title = "Educational Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 580
medianWage = 47830
lq = 0.04

[[industries.top]]
naics = "71"
slug = "71"
title = "Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation"
level = "Sector"
employment = 450
medianWage = 45930
lq = 0.18

[[industries.top]]
naics = "53"
slug = "53"
title = "Real Estate and Rental and Leasing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 340
medianWage = 44370
lq = 0.15

[[industries.top]]
naics = "55"
slug = "55"
title = "Management of Companies and Enterprises"
level = "Sector"
employment = 210
medianWage = 32530
lq = 0.08

[[industries.top]]
naics = "624120"
slug = "624120"
title = "Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities"
level = "National industry"
employment = 200
medianWage = 30950
lq = 0.09

[[industries.top]]
naics = "561320"
slug = "561320"
title = "Temporary Help Services"
level = "National industry"
employment = 120
medianWage = 34790
lq = 0.05

[[industries.top]]
naics = "42"
slug = "42"
title = "Wholesale Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 100
medianWage = 49900
lq = 0.02

[[industries.top]]
naics = "713940"
slug = "713940"
title = "Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers"
level = "National industry"
employment = 80
medianWage = 31150

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "48-49"
slug = "48-49"
title = "Transportation and Warehousing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 54100
lq = 7.57

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "81"
slug = "81"
title = "Other Services (except Public Administration)"
level = "Sector"
employment = 1030
lq = 0.24

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "56"
slug = "56"
title = "Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 1530
lq = 0.18

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "71"
slug = "71"
title = "Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation"
level = "Sector"
employment = 450
lq = 0.18

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "53"
slug = "53"
title = "Real Estate and Rental and Leasing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 340
lq = 0.15

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "624120"
slug = "624120"
title = "Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities"
level = "National industry"
employment = 200
lq = 0.09

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "55"
slug = "55"
title = "Management of Companies and Enterprises"
level = "Sector"
employment = 210
lq = 0.08

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "561320"
slug = "561320"
title = "Temporary Help Services"
level = "National industry"
employment = 120
lq = 0.05

[aiOutlook]
usageTasks = []

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 46
percentile = 45
band = "Moderate"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 2

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 29
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 64
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.2222222222222222
beta = 0.24074074074074073
gamma = 0.25925925925925924

[aiOutlook.bls]
growthPercent = 4.3
growthPercentile = 67
direction = "About average"
annualOpeningsThousands = 20.9
annualOpeningsPercentile = 78
employment2024Thousands = 158.8
employment2034Thousands = 165.6

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.25925925925925924
percentile = 29
band = "Low"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "microsoft_applicability"
label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
value = 0.18771537944334285
percentile = 64
band = "Moderate"
note = "How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement."

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
version = "2024-2034"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
version = "working-with-ai"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[counts]
tasks = 14
skills = 33
capabilities = 120
tools = 4
relatedRoles = 20

[source]
dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "429b32ce1c1b1db8"

[[tasks]]
text = "Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.d"

[[tasks]]
text = "Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Announce stops to passengers."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.3.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Assist passengers, such as elderly or individuals with disabilities, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.3.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.c.3.d"

[[tasks]]
text = "Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.e"

[[tasks]]
text = "Report delays or accidents."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.g"

[[tasks]]
text = "Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.3.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Read maps to plan bus routes."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.1.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.j"

[[tasks]]
text = "Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.h"

[[activities]]
name = "Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Drive passenger vehicles."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Provide transportation information to passengers or customers."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.3.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Assist passengers during vehicle boarding."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.j"

[[activities]]
name = "Assist others during emergencies."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.e"

[[activities]]
name = "Record operational or production data."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.h"

[[activities]]
name = "Record sales or transactions data."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.j"

[[activities]]
name = "Collect fares or payment from customers."
iwa = "4.A.4.c.3.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Clean vehicles or vehicle components."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Provide customers with general information or assistance."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.3.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Read maps to determine routes."
iwa = "4.A.1.a.1.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Inspect motor vehicles."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.3.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.g"

[[activities]]
name = "Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.j"

[[activities]]
name = "Load shipments, belongings, or materials."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.f"

[[capabilities]]
name = "Transportation"
family = "knowledge"
value = 4.51

[[capabilities]]
name = "Customer and Personal Service"
family = "knowledge"
value = 4.35

[[capabilities]]
name = "Far Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 4.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Public Safety and Security"
family = "knowledge"
value = 4.03

[[capabilities]]
name = "Operation and Control"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Control Precision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Multilimb Coordination"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Depth Perception"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Operations Monitoring"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Spatial Orientation"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Response Orientation"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Reaction Time"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Problem Sensitivity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Rate Control"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Near Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "English Language"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.41

[[capabilities]]
name = "Selective Attention"
family = "ability"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Expression"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Time Sharing"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Peripheral Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Clarity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Active Listening"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Service Orientation"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Time Management"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Written Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Arm-Hand Steadiness"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Auditory Attention"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Law and Government"
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[[capabilities]]
name = "Speaking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Monitoring"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Information Ordering"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Night Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Glare Sensitivity"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Flexibility of Closure"
family = "ability"
value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Perceptual Speed"
family = "ability"
value = 2.88

[[skills]]
name = "Depth Perception"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "English Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Time Management"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Listening"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Windows"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Information Ordering"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Telecommunications"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Visualization"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Finger Dexterity"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Learning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Writing"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Psychology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Mathematics"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Geography"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Negotiation"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Learning Strategies"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft MapPoint"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Instructing"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Foreign Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Systems Analysis"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Maintenance"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Physics"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Chemistry"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Selection"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Biology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Installation"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Windows"
category = "Operating system software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "AOL MapQuest"
category = "Map creation software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft MapPoint"
category = "Map creation software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Web browser software"
category = "Internet browser software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

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name = "Spend Time Sitting"
value = 4.85

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name = "In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment"
value = 4.64

[[workContext]]
name = "Contact With Others"
value = 4.53

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 4.47

[[workContext]]
name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 4.26

[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 4.22

[[workContext]]
name = "Physical Proximity"
value = 4.11

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
value = 4.03

[[workContext]]
name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 3.93

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 3.91

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 3.89

[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 3.87

[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
value = 3.84

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate"
value = 3.82

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 3.68

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 3.61

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Contaminants"
value = 3.52

[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
value = 3.2

[[workContext]]
name = "Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions"
value = 3.16

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 3.15

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 3.06

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 2.96

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions"
value = 2.94

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Disease or Infections"
value = 2.88

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
value = 2.87

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures"
value = 2.82

[[workContext]]
name = "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals"
value = 2.81

[[workContext]]
name = "Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment"
value = 2.73

[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
value = 2.71

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Environmentally Controlled"
value = 2.71

[[workContext]]
name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
value = 2.52

[[workContext]]
name = "Written Letters and Memos"
value = 2.28

[[workContext]]
name = "Degree of Automation"
value = 2.27

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People"
value = 2.17

[[workContext]]
name = "Level of Competition"
value = 2.16

[[workContext]]
name = "E-Mail"
value = 2.13

[[workContext]]
name = "Public Speaking"
value = 2.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Outdoors, Under Cover"
value = 2.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
value = 2.09

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions"
value = 2

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name = "Transportation/Machine Operation"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.84

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name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.95

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.7

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 4

[[personFit]]
name = "Social"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 3.6

[[personFit]]
name = "Personal Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.46

[[personFit]]
name = "Cautiousness"
family = "work_style"
value = 3

[[personFit]]
name = "Enterprising"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.81

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical/Manual Labor"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.38

[[personFit]]
name = "Self-Control"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.14

[[personFit]]
name = "Mechanics/Electronics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.09

[[personFit]]
name = "Cooperation"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.07

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.86

[[personFit]]
name = "Stress Tolerance"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.86

[[personFit]]
name = "Integrity"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.82

[[personFit]]
name = "Social Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.81

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title = "Taxi Drivers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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title = "Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs"
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title = "Subway and Streetcar Operators"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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title = "Bus Drivers, School"
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tier = "Primary-Long"

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title = "Light Truck Drivers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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tier = "Primary-Long"

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title = "Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks"
tier = "Supplemental"

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socCode = "43-5032.00"
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title = "Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance"
tier = "Supplemental"

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slug = "supply-chain-transportation"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Transportation and Materials Moving"
slug = "transportation-and-materials-moving"
