Occupational Employment Statistics
53-3052 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Minnesota
| 2,810 | 155 | $24.61/hr | $18.04/hr | $20.07/hr | $23.04/hr | $31.19/hr | $32.96/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 1,380 | $21.05/hr |
Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
Education and Health Services | N/A | $20.13/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
Other Services | 50 | $18.78/hr |
Public Administration | 1,330 | $26.21/hr |
- Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.
- Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
- 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.
- Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
- Read maps to plan bus routes.
- Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book.
- Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
- Announce stops to passengers.
- Report delays or accidents.
- Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.